Preschool Practitioner

Shorefields; Colchester; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rosie’s Preschool in Colchester is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly family-run setting. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where children learn, explore and build confidence through engaging activities and local outings during term-time (8:00–17:30).

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and knowledge of the EYFS; First Aid and safeguarding training are desirable and training will be provided. DBS checks are required.

Formación

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Knowledge of the EYFS
• First aid is desirable
• Food hygiene is desirable
• Safeguarding knowledge is desirable, although training will be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Be enthusiastic, caring and motivated.
• Have lots of creative ideas for planning and delivering exciting activities.
• Enjoy supporting children's wellbeing.
• Work positively as part of a small team.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children.

Conocimientos

Enthusiastic

Caring

Team player

Planning activities

Educación

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Job Ref No. ECC547291-17 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £13 + depending on experience

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Early years practitioner - Family run Preschool.

We are a friendly, family run preschool with a small team of practitioners. We provide a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop their confidence.

We are open 8-5:30 during term time. We enjoy making the most of our local community and regularly take the children out on exciting visits, including trips to the museums, allotments and to feed the ducks.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic early years practitioner to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young children and is committed to giving every child the best possible start in life.

The successful candidate will:

• be enthusiastic, caring and motivated
• Have lots of creative ideas for planning and delivering exciting activities
• enjoy supporting children's wellbeing
• work positively as part of a small team
• help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children

Qualifications and experience:

• Level 2 or level 3 early years qualification
• knowledge of the EYFS
• first aid is desirable
• food hygiene is desirable
• safeguarding knowledge is desirable, although training will be provided.

Rosie's Preschool is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its children, families and saff. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check to ensure their suitability and undertake safeguarding training.

Job may be removed before deadline stated

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.

Rosie McGibbon or Laura Newton
Guildford Road, Colchester
Essex, CO12RB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]