Early Years Practitioner Level 2 OR Level 3

Upland Primary School; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time role

Professional development

Supportive school community

Job summary

Upland’s Little Explorers, a brand-new term-time only preschool opening in September 2025, is seeking a Level 2 OR Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the team at Upland Primary School.

We are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. Our modern environment sparks curiosity and creativity in every child as we open our doors to the next generation of little explorers.

Qualifications

• Has a Level 2 OR Level 3, full and relevant qualifications.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Communicates well with children and adults.
• Has experience of working in a pre-school.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, responsive care to very young children.
• Undertake personal care tasks.
• Contribute to the development of a high-quality learning environment.
• Liaise closely with parents and carers to inform them of their child's progress.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes and transition between activities.
• Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.

Skills

Level 2

Level 3

Childcare experience

Communication

Team player

Education

Early Years Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

Post Title : Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3
School: Upland's Little Explorers (part of Upland Primary School)
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 27.5 hours per week 9am-3pm Monday-Friday with 1/2 hour lunch (term time only)
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 15:00
Grade: BEX04 NJC 4
Actual Salary: £18,582 Actual (£29,025 FTE)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 13th November 2026
Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Upland’s Little Explorers, a brand-new term-time only preschool that opened in September 2025, is seeking to recruitment a Level 2 OR Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the team.

At Upland’s Little Explorers, we are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. Our brand new internal and external environment is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

Join us on this exciting journey as we open our doors to the next generation of little explorers!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, responsive care to very young children.
• Undertake personal care tasks.
• Contribute to the development of a high-quality learning environment.
• Liaise closely with parents and carers to inform them of their child's progress.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes and transition between activities.
• Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a Level 2 OR Level 3, full and relevant, qualifications
• Enjoys working with children
• Communicates well children and adults.
• Has experience of working in a pre-school.

We offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Term-time working in a positive environment

For further information about Upland school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 303 2175.