Early Years Practitioner

Shorefields; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox access

Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice (Electric Car)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Nursery benefits

Job summary

Heybridge Primary School in Heybridge, Maldon is seeking a Level 3 Pre School Assistant to support early years provision and stimulate pupils' interests, progress and development. The role is part-time with term-time only pattern and includes working 37 hours per week across school terms.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent) and will contribute to developing high-quality learning environments, with opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Candidate must have Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce or equivalent.

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent)

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only

Closing Date:6 November 2026

Herringham Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

The successful candidate will have achieved Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent) and will be able to apply their wealth of knowledge and expertise to create an environment of the highest standard which stimulates pupils' interests, progress and development. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to develop the early years provision on its journey to outstanding.

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://youtu.be/rnymR1LxuZ4

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

Staff Well-being programme including access to Perkbox and Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2-week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact with [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Level 3 Pre School Assistant

Heybridge Primary School, Heybridge, Maldon Closing: 15/10/2026 Midday