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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 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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  • Chair of Trustees

    Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    Voluntary position

    Closing date: 1st Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    Chair of Trustees (Charitable Preschool) Tilehouse Street Preschool and Nursery, Hitchin Voluntary role Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in your local community? Tilehouse Street Preschool & Nursery, a well-established and much-loved charity providing a nurturing p...

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