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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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  • Pre-School Assistant/Bank Staff

    Codicote Pre-School

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    To be discussed

    Closing date: 16th May 2025 5:00 PM

    We are looking for Temporary/ Bank Pre-school assistants to join our Pre-School (Early Years Qualfiication is a bonus), this is the ideal position for someone who may want flexible working and to gain experience in an early years education setting. It would also be an advantage to be available ...

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  • Early Years Music Specialist

    Tracks Autism

    Stevenage Borough Part time

    £8,400 - £8,400We are open term time only.

    Closing date: 19th May 2025 5:00 PM

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Music Specialist at our Early Years Centre for Autism.   We are looking for someone who can work with individual and small groups of children throughout the week.  They will need to have experience working with Early Years children. We are l...

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  • Early Years Educator

    Flamstead Preschool

    Dacorum Borough Full / part time

    Competitive rates of pay

    Closing date: 20th May 2025 5:00 PM

    Flamstead Preschool are looking for Early Years Educators to join our small friendly team. We have various roles available. All roles are Term time only with shifts betweeen 7.30 am and 6pm and opportunities to work in our holiday clubs, and wrap around care provision. Full time/pa...

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  • Full day nanny

    Koru Kids

    No specific district Full time

    Closing date: 31st May 2025 5:00 PM

    Full day professional nanny  With the new year and back to school after Christmas, we have lots of families in the Hertfordshire area who are seeking a dependable and caring full day nanny who lives nearby to help with childcare of their babies, toddlers or pre-schooler on a full time b...

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  • Early Years Assistant (Casual Supply Cover)

    Greenfield Nursery School

    The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation

    Broxbourne Borough Part time

    £24,027 - £24,790pro rata

    Closing date: 31st May 2025 5:00 PM

    The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation consists of two schools: Greenfield Nursery School and Hurst Drive Primary School. They are situated in Waltham Cross in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. We are privileged as a federation to serve children from a rich and diverse local community and...

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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: 31st May 2025 5:00 PM

    Batford Day Care are looking for a passionate and experienced early years practitioner 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 ...

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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: 31st May 2025 5:00 PM

    Batford Day Care are looking for a passionate and experienced early years practitioner 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 ...

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  • Early Years Practitioner

    Artisans Kindergarten

    St Albans District Full / part time

    £24,000 - £27,000term time only, no take home work

    Closing date: 8th Jun 2025 11:00 PM

    Come and join Artisans Montessori Kindergarten. A warm, playful and Outstanding nursery nestled by meadows and woodland in central Harpenden. We are looking for a vibrant new teacher to join our supportive team. We love our work and enjoy our days together. Our children and families are a delig...

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  • Baby Room Early Years Practitioner - FULL OR PART TIME

    Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten

    East Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    £19,656 - £32,760

    Closing date: 22nd Jun 2025 5:00 PM

    We are seeking a kind, nurturing, qualified and experienced early years educator to join our friendly professional team working within our small independent Nursery and Kindergarten working with babies and toddlers. 1-2 years old. You will work 3/5 days a week, working 48 weeks of the year w...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 or Level 2

    Berrygrove Early Years Centre

    Watford Borough Full / part time

    Weekly via BACs

    Closing date: 5th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    We are looking for a vibrant new member to join our team. Someone that can provide fun learning activities and expriences to meet the children's needs and interests. It is a busy, rewarding position at our setting with two rooms for 2 year olds and 3 years plus. We offer preschool...

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