Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Staff wellbeing benefits

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Highwoods Academy in Doncaster is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to support learning and welfare within our EYFS provision. You will work with a friendly team to create a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop from foundational education to early lifelong skills.

The role requires a full Level 3 EY qualification, previous EY setting experience, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience of working with children in an Early Years setting preferred.
• Sound understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, development and welfare of children within EYFS.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for every child.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's development.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to an inclusive, high-quality learning culture.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Experience with children

EYFS knowledge

Relationship-building

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion & equality

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job profile for Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

location_on Highwoods Academy 12/10/2026

Job details

Salary Grade 5 £26,016 - £26,847 pro rata

Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Nursery & Pre-school

Date posted 30/09/2026

Job reference REQ24090

Attachments Application Form.docx Roles and Responsibilities.docx Candidate Spec.docx

Job description

Highwoods Academy - Empowering Minds MAT

Highwoods Road

Mexborough

S64 9ES

Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027

Hours: 30 hours (per week) / option for part time

Start Date: 1st November 2026 / as available

We are a family of schools which values and embraces diversity and uniqueness across our trust and in our communities. We empower our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and be the very best that they can be, in order to have the confidence to achieve their chosen place in society. We will achieve this through strong relationships, resilience, support, challenge, motivation and positivity. We aim to provide strong, ambitious and inspirational leadership in every school so that every pupil and every member of staff is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible. Our learning evolves and adapts, moving toward our vision of aspiration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

We are seeking…

Highwoods Academy are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated Early Years team. The successful candidate will support the learning, development and welfare of children within our Early Years provision, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for young children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Has experience of working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Has a sound understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates high expectations for children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, equality and supporting every child to achieve their potential.
• Understands their safeguarding responsibilities and is committed to promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive and experienced team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and staff benefits.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Closing Date: Monday 12 th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU