EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 22,001 - 22,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 17% employerconrib

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Mental health and wellbeing support

The Nest childcare provision

Gym membership discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust in Ashington is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the James Knott Primary School team. The role involves supporting children aged 2–4 years in a high-quality learning environment and contributing to our nurturing ethos.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 EY qualification, have experience with 2–4 year olds, and demonstrate a caring, patient, and flexible approach to learning and development. Interviews on 1 May.

Qualifications

• Hold a full Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum requirement).
• Experience with children aged 2–4 years.
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach.
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning through high-quality practice.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the school community.
• Show enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to embrace new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through high-quality practice.
• Work as part of the Early Years team to create engaging learning experiences.
• Contribute to a nurturing environment that reflects children’s interests.

Skills

Experience with children aged 2–4

Caring, patient, nurturing

Team player

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Salary: Band 3 £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata (£22,001 – £22,350 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Closing Date: 9am Friday 24th April

NCEA James Knott Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our established Early Years team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience of working with children aged 2–4 years to contribute to a high-quality early learning environment and give our children the very best start in life.

Our Early Years provision is centred on creating engaging, stimulating, and purposeful experiences that reflect children’s interests and promote curiosity, independence, and confidence. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and our commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn.

Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Friday 1st May.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum requirement)
• Have experience of working with children aged 2–4 years
• Demonstrate a caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Be committed to supporting children’s learning and development through high-quality practice
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider school community
• Show enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to embrace new challenges

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Early Years team
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children’s early education
• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme

NCEA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace,Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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