Early years jobs (0-5 years)

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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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  • Re:play Deputy Manager

    Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

    Ambition Education Trust

    St Albans District Part time

    TBC

    Closing date: 11th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    RE:PLAY DEPUTY MANAGER: If you are an experienced and childcare qualified professional looking for a new challenge, this could be the role for you! This rarely available position requires you to assist the Manager in overseeing and managing the smooth running of our friendly and busy after school cl...

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  • Early Years Practitioner/ teaching assistant

    Hollybush Primary School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £24,027 - £24,790TTO + Holiday

    Closing date: 14th Jul 2025 9:00 AM

    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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  • Early years practitioner

    Stepping Stone Pre-School

    North Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    Closing date: 15th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Are you a caring, enthusiastic and energetic person with a passion for working with young children? We are looking for a level 2 or level 3 practitioner to join our team in September. The candidate will need to be flexible and a good team player. We are a pack away nursery so some lifting is invo...

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  • Pre School Practitioner

    Little Robins Pre School Limited

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Negotiable subject to experience Pro Rata

    Closing date: 16th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Little Robins is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 or equivalent pre school practitioner.to join our small team. We are based in Alban City School, St Albans. The post is Mon to Fri 8.30 - 3.30 term time only pay is pro rata. Starting September 2025.  

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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: 17th 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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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Or Level 2

    North Bushey Pre-school

    Watford Borough Full time

    £16,905 - £17,967

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    We are a passionate hard working team, looking for an enthusiastic and experienced pre-school key worker, who loves working with children and holds a NVQ3 or a NVQ2 in childcare to join our friendly, motivated preschool. We are a term time ONLY pre school based in Highwood primary school. ...

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  • Summer Holiday Club Activity Leader - Early Years

    Club Excel

    Hertsmere Borough Part time

    £450 - £600Per week

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Club Excel is Hertfordshire's leading holiday club and after-school club operator. We currently run our fun packed activity programmes from venues throughout Hertfordshire and North London. We are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced level 3 childcare, ECT and QTS pr...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

    Batford Day Care

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Annual Salary £25,975.00 (Full Time)

    Closing date: 31st Jul 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

    Annual Salary £27,225.00 (Full Time)

    Closing date: 31st Jul 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 Baby Lead

    Bush-E-Babes

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    To lead, manage and develop the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, effective safeguarding, and inclusive practice. The Early Years Lead will inspire and support staff to provide a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment wher...

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