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There are a wide range of Early Years roles available in Hertfordshire and you may choose to work in a nursery or reception provision within a school, or at a standalone nursery school, at a family centre or at a private preschool or day nursery.

Early Years Teachers and Early Years Practitioners may work in schools or in private, voluntary or independent (PVI) settings, including preschools and day care. They work alongside teachers and leaders to support childcare and the learning and development of children aged 0–5. An NVQ Level 3 qualification in early years is mandatory in some posts.

Graduate, qualified EYPs, and those holding the EYT qualification may work as early years specialist teaching assistants in Nursery and Reception classes in maintained schools alongside class teachers and other teaching assistants. The EYT/EYP qualification is not yet recognised as fully qualified teacher status (QTS).

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

    Batford Day Care

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Starting hourly rate £12.45

    Closing date: 14th Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Batford Day Care are looking for passionate and experienced early years practitioners to help support our children as we build strong foundations for their life-long learning journey. Our setting has large, well-equipped rooms with an amazing outdoor environment for children to play in and explor...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

    Batford Day Care

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Starting hourly rate £13.05

    Closing date: 14th Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Batford Day Care are looking for passionate and experienced early years practitioners to help support our children as we build strong foundations for their life-long learning journey. Our setting has large, well-equipped rooms with an amazing outdoor environment for children to play in and explor...

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  • Preschool Practitioner

    Brightside Preschool

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    From £11.50 ph, 30 hour contract, term time

    Closing date: 14th Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Are you looking for a change?  Brightside Preschool are an Early Years setting who are looking to do things a bit differently... we want to make childcare more affordable and accessible to families in our local community!  We have been open since January 2023 and, due to increasing n...

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  • Early Years Teaching Assistant/Practitioner

    Tracks Autism

    Stevenage Borough Part time

    £13 - £14We are open 39 weeks per year.

    Closing date: 14th Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Teaching Assistant at our Specialist Early Years Centre.  We cater for autistic children from 2-5 years,  following the guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage and our own specialist curriculum.  We are an outstand...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

    Birchwood Nursery School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full / part time

    £25,183 - £26,409H4 pro rata

    Closing date: 21st Feb 2025 10:00 AM

    Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and creative person who wants to make a positive difference to children's lives? Do you have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and previous experience working in an early years setting? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for. ...

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  • Learning Support Assistant

    Birchwood Nursery School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Part time

    £24,027 - £24,790H2 pro rata

    Closing date: 21st Feb 2025 10:00 AM

    Do you believe that all children deserve the opportunity to flourish at school?  Could you be that key person in a child’s life as they start their educational journey, supporting access to and inclusion in all areas of the curriculum and nursery life? We are looking for a cheerful and...

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  • Early Years Inclusion Practitioner

    Carter's Sunflowers

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Part time

    £12,469 - £13,625

    Closing date: 21st Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of autistic children? Do you have the creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to support young learners in a nurturing environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you! - Position: Early Years Inclusion Practitioner, part time 8.45am...

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  • Early Years Practitioner Level 3 or above

    Hollybush Primary School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £24,027 - £24,790TTO + 5.6 weeks holiday

    Closing date: 21st Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Hollybush is a very special and unique place to work, we are proud of our school and our community and we are very passionate about our Early Years.  We need an excellent and experienced Early Years Practitioner to work in our amazing EYFS. The position could be in Nursery or Reception and you ...

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  • Pre School Practitioner

    Juno Childcare

    Hertsmere Borough Part time

    £13,017 - £16,588pay dependent on experience and qualifications

    Closing date: 22nd Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    We are looking for an experieced, Level 3 qualified practitioner to join our team at Playhouse Nursey in Radlett.  We have recently opened our baby room - The Nest - and are looking for someone to cover the 1pm to 6pm sessions Monday to Thursday, term time with the opportunity to work duri...

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  • Deputy Pre School Manager

    Juno Childcare

    North Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    £18,983 - £19,833pay dependent on experience and qualifications

    Closing date: 22nd Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    We are excited to be opening our new Pre School in Royston and are looking for a capable Deputy Manager to join us. You will have a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and experience of working within a setting is essential. We are looking for someone from 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term...

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