Early Years Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Minehead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward Road Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team in Minehead. You will support safe, engaging play and learning across the EYFS, working 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year-round.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 EY Educator qualification, understand EYFS, and demonstrate safeguarding and inclusion commitment while collaborating with staff to provide outstanding early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 EY Educator qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding care and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality care, learning and development for children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a warm, nurturing, stimulating environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and families and maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Team collaboration

Relationships with families

Education

Level 2 or 3 EY Educator qualification

Job description

Role: Early Years PractitionerLocation: King Edward Road Nursery, Minehead Start Date: ASAPClosing Date: 26 October 2026Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026Hours: 16 per week, Monday to Friday, all year roundSalary: Grade 1 Scale point range 3 - 4 £25,614 - £26,016 full time equivalentActual annual salary: £11,076 - £11,250

Are you an experienced and passionate Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career?King Edward Road Nursery are looking for an inspiring Early Years Educator to join our dedicated team, in providing exceptional care, learning and development opportunities for children. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work alongside colleagues to create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive, explore, and develop a love of learning.The successful candidate will have a level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator qualification and have some experience of working in an Early Years setting. They will have a strong understanding of the EYFS, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding practice. They will build positive relationships with children and families, and ensure high standards of care, learning and wellbeing are always maintained.If you are enthusiastic, organised, caring and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you. Join our supportive team and help shape the foundations for lifelong learning.