Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Early Years Practitioner with relevant childcare qualifications (minimum of level 3 childcare or equivalent) who will be part of the Children’s Centre Team in the Canning Town and Custom House Community Neighbourhood.

Keir Hardie Children’s Centre works in collaboration with Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s Centre as part of the Canning Town and Custom House Neighbourhood.

Our focus is on ensuring families in our area are able to access Newham’s Best Start for Life Offer through the delivery of programmes, workshops and sessions offering evidence based advice and guidance to improve outcomes for families with children from 0-5 years. (SEND 0-8 years)

This is an integral role within our organisation. You will plan and lead on the delivery of some of our family learning sessions both universal and targeted; linking with local schools and community venues; outreaching to families and advertising the services available to families with children under five and SEND services.

The successful applicant will need to be very flexible, have an enthusiastic approach and be able to work collaboratively and sensitively across our neighbourhood. They will be professional at all times, with a particular awareness of confidentiality.

Good communication skills, excellent recordkeeping and teamwork are essential.

This position will be based at Keir Hardie Children’s Centre.

The School and Children’s Centre are integrated and together we work in partnership with other agencies, local settings and schools to ensure the very best outcomes for children and families. Visits are highly recommended; to make an appointment please contact the school office on 0207 476 1284.

Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure.

Interviews will be on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Closing date:11th July 2025

Interview date: Week beginning 14th July 2025

Keir Hardie Primary School
13 Robertson Road, Canning town E16 1FZ
Telephone: 0207 476 1284
Email: info@keirhardie.newham.sch.uk

Equal Opportunities

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.