Early Years Practitioner
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Reeson Education is seeking dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner professionals to join our growing talent pool for September 2026 opportunities across Havering, including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham.
These Early Years Practitioner roles are ideal for individuals committed to providing high-quality care and education within welcoming nursery environments.
Role Highlights for an Early Years Practitioner:
- Early Years Practitioner roles across Havering nurseries and early years settings
- Opportunities in Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham
- Flexible and long-term Early Years Practitioner opportunities
- £14.25 - £16.65 per hour
- Friendly and supportive nursery teams
Responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner:
- Deliver engaging, play-based learning as an Early Years Practitioner
- Support children's communication and social development as an Early Years Practitioner
- Assist with phonics and early maths activities as an Early Years Practitioner
- Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are met as an Early Years Practitioner
- Build strong relationships with families and staff as an Early Years Practitioner
Requirements for an Early Years Practitioner:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential)
- Previous experience as an Early Years Practitioner or in a nursery setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum
- A nurturing and patient approach
- Strong teamwork and organisational skills
This Early Years Practitioner opportunity in Havering is perfect for candidates looking to secure a role ahead of the new academic year.
If you are an Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step in Havering, apply today with Reeson Education.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
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⭐ Highlight your Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification prominently as this is essential for the role
📊 Quantify your nursery experience: "Supported 15 children aged 2-4 in EYFS development over 18 months"
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🎯 Showcase specific examples of play-based learning activities you've delivered with phonics and early maths
🤝 Demonstrate your family engagement skills as building relationships with families is a key responsibility
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- •Delivered EYFS curriculum to 18 children aged 2-4, achieving 95% developmental milestone targets through structured play-based learning activities
- •Led phonics sessions for 12 pre-school children, improving letter recognition scores by 40% over 6-month period
- •Built positive relationships with 25 families through daily communication and monthly progress reviews, maintaining 98% parent satisfaction ratings
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reeson Education's Early Years Practitioner opportunities across Havering align perfectly with my passion for delivering EYFS curriculum and supporting children's communication development in nurturing nursery environments.
My background in early years education, combined with my Level 2 Childcare qualification and experience delivering play-based learning activities, positions me well to contribute to your network of nurseries across Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS curriculum in daily practice?
- ›What strategies do you use to support children's communication development?
- ›How do you deliver phonics activities for early years children?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if you had concerns about a child?
- ›How do you assess and track children's progress in early maths?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a shy child develop their social skills
- ›Describe how you've built a positive relationship with a challenging parent
- ›Give an example of when you've had to show patience with a difficult situation
- ›How do you handle conflicts between children in your care?
- ›Tell me about a time you worked effectively as part of a nursery team
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a shy child develop their social skills
Describe how you've built a positive relationship with a challenging parent