Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Upland Primary School; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Upland Primary School’s Little Explorers, a term-time preschool, is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the team. The role is 27.5 hours per week across 38 weeks with a 09:00–15:00 pattern, starting as soon as possible.

We are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. The new environment is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child. Join us on this exciting journey!

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for pre-school setting.
• Experience with EYFS and safeguarding policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, responsive care to very young children.
• Undertake personal care tasks as needed.
• Contribute to a high-quality learning environment.
• Implement and deliver the EYFS curriculum.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed.

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

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
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 15:00
Grade: BEX05 NJC 5
Actual Salary: £18,846 Actual (£29,436 FTE)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 13th November 2026
Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Upland Primary School Pre-School

Upland’s Little Explorers, a brand-new term-time only preschool that opened in September 2025, is seeking to recruitment a 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.
• Implement and deliver the EYFS curriculum.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a Level 3 , full and relevant, qualification or higher.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Is kind, patient and enthusiastic.
• Has experience in a pre-school setting.

We offer

• Supportive and collaborative team.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing.

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.