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Early Years Practitioner

  • Location:

    Croydon

  • Sector:

    Primary Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £13.69 - £17 per hour

  • Contact:

    Carl Cooper

  • Contact email:

    carl@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CCC-LE0-4234a_1770625425

  • Published:

    about 1 hour ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-11

  • Start date:

    23/2/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Full Time
South Croydon | March Start | Long Term

Reeson Education is working in partnership with a welcoming early years setting in South Croydon that is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis, starting in March.

This role will involve working flexibly across the Baby Room, Toddlers and Pre-School, supporting children's learning, care and development in line with the EYFS framework. Due to DfE staffing ratio requirements, a Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (essential)

  • Have experience working within a nursery or early years setting

  • Be confident supporting children across 0-5 age ranges

  • Demonstrate good knowledge of the EYFS framework

  • Support daily routines including learning activities, personal care and wellbeing

  • Work effectively as part of a team

  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

  • Have up-to-date safeguarding training or be willing to complete this

The setting offers:

  • A supportive and well-structured early years environment

  • Consistent full-time hours

  • A long-term opportunity with stability

  • A welcoming and collaborative staff team

Why work with Reeson Education:

  • Competitive and transparent pay

  • Weekly pay

  • Full compliance and safeguarding checks managed by Reeson Education

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement

This role is ideal for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant seeking a long-term, full-time position in South Croydon from March.

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 that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%