Preschool Practitioner

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosie’s Preschool in Colchester is seeking a qualified Early Years practitioner to join a small, family-run team. The role runs Monday–Friday with set hours, supporting children’s learning and safety.

You will upload observations to Tapestry, engage with families, and contribute to planning exciting activities while following safeguarding and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualified practitioner with experience in a preschool setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS essential.
• Safeguarding knowledge; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated team to give children the best start in life.
• Plan exciting activities and daily routines.
• Upload observations to Tapestry.
• Build good relationships with parents.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding training

Parent engagement

Education

Level 2/3 qualification

Tools

Tapestry

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC547291-16 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £12.50 + depending on experience

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

Application Close: 30/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

We are a family run Preschool, With a small team of practitioners. We are open 8-5:30 Monday-Friday term time. We are looking for Monday-Friday 9-3

We enjoy exploring our local area with visits to the museums, allotments and to feed the ducks.

Qualifications

• level 2/3 qualified practitioner with experience of working in a setting.
• Knowlege of EYFS essential
• Safeguarding Knowledge as we will provide training

About the role

• We are looking for someone to join our team that is highly motivated,
• Want to give the children the best start in life,
• has lots of ideas to plan exciting activities,
• To upload observations to tapestry,
• To build good relationships with parents
• To adhere to all policies and procedures

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.

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]