Early years and Childcare Officer

Morden, England, United Kingdom

6/12/2025

Advert Text

We want to recruit experienced Early Years and Childcare Officer (Childcare practitioner) to work at Lavender Nursery in Mitcham. The successful candidates will

• hold a level 3 childcare qualification
• have recent experience of working in a childcare setting with children under 5.
• have knowledge and understanding of child development and the Early years Foundation Stage curriculum.
  
  

Experience of working with young children with SEND is essential as is the ability to work collaboratively with parents and carers, colleagues across Merton and external agencies. These posts require a candidates who has skills which ensure that children are provided with a safe and stimulating learning environment

If you have experience working in a day nursery or preschool and can effectively support the care and development of children under 5, then please apply today. We offer extensive training and an opportunity to join the local authority pension scheme.

This role is term time only, working 35 hours per week.

What we offer

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary.

For more information or any questions about this role please contact [email protected]