Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Shorefields; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grounds of All Saints Primary School in Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, is seeking a warm and reliable person to join our Early Years team. You will help provide safe, engaging, age-appropriate experiences and support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.

We welcome early years qualifications or experience; apprenticeship routes are also considered. This part-time, on-site role offers a supportive team and opportunities to learn and grow within early years education.

Qualifications

• Early years interest and desire to support young children.
• Good communication with families and a professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children through play, routines and planned activities in line with the EYFS.
• Building positive, respectful relationships with children, parents and carers, and colleagues.
• Observing children's interests and progress and contributing to learning journals and assessments.
• Promoting children's communication, independence, wellbeing and social development.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, equality and inclusion procedures.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming indoor and outdoor environment.
• Sharing information about children's day and reporting accidents, incidents or concerns promptly.
• Taking part in team discussions, reflection and relevant training.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC462559-9S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: 13.22 HOUR

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 05/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: as required

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team. You will help provide safe, engaging and age-appropriate experiences, support children's learning and development, and help every child feel secure, valued and included.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children through play, routines and planned activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Building positive, respectful relationships with children, parents and carers, and colleagues.
• Observing children's interests and progress and contributing to learning journals and assessments.
• Promoting children's communication, independence, wellbeing and social development.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, equality and inclusion procedures.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming indoor and outdoor environment.
• Sharing information about children's day and reporting accidents, incidents or concerns promptly.
• Taking part in team discussions, reflection and relevant training.

Who we're looking for

Most importantly, you will care about giving young children the best possible start. You will be patient, positive, creative and willing to learn, with a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team.

• A genuine interest in early years education and children's development.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach with families.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and treating every child with respect.
• Reliability, initiative and a willingness to reflect on your practice and develop your skills.

Early years qualifications or experience are welcome. If you are new to childcare or interested in an apprenticeship route, please still get in touch to discuss the opportunity and training requirements.

What you can expect

• A supportive team that works together for children and families.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's early learning.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and build a career in early years.

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.

Vicky Aves
Grounds of All Saints Primary School
Great Oakley, Harwich
Essex, CO12 5BA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]