Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Sutton CofE VC Primary School; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time contract (38 weeks)

30 hours per week

Job summary

Sutton CofE VC Primary School invites applications for an Early Years assistant to join our preschool team. The role focuses on planning engaging learning experiences for 2-4 year olds, responding to individual needs and supporting safe, stimulating environments.

You will work closely with families and staff, contributing to a collaborative approach to improve outcomes for children. The post is term-time, 30 hours per week, within a community-focused school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with 2-4 year olds in a preschool setting.
• Holds Early Years Level 3 qualification.
• Excellent communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create fun learning experiences for children.
• Respond to individual strengths and needs of each child.
• Promote well-being and safety of children.
• Collaborate with wider school staff and leadership.
• Commit to term-time 38 weeks, 30 hours per week.

Skills

Plan learning activities

Experience with preschool children

Singing to groups

Family engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Early Years Level 3 qualification

Job description

Do you have experience working with 2-4 year olds? Do you believe in providing all children with a creative, stimulating and safe learning environment? Do you hold an Early Years level 3 qualification?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our well-established preschool at the heart of our village community. We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy planning and creating fun learning experiences for children and respond to the individual strengths and needs of the children in their care;
• Are committed to delivering exciting learning experiences in stimulating environments;
• Experience of working with pre-school aged children (being able to sing in or out of tune in front of a small crowd is essential!);
• Ability to promote the general progress and well-being of children, you must be able to make every child feel safe and special;
• Are committed to working with families to ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care.
• Hold one of the qualifications listed in the application pack.

In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer you:

• Incredibly enthusiastic, engaging and fun children (and colleagues) ;
• Opportunities for collaborative working with wider school staff, including the added potential to access coaching and mentoring support;
• The support of a leadership team that is dedicated to improving life chances for every child;
• 30 hours per week, 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday
• Term time only contract of 38 weeks
• Offer a Local Government Pension Scheme

Located in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire and just seven miles from the Cathedral City of Ely, we are on a journey to become the highly regarded, outstanding education providers our community deserves.

We have enthusiastic children, supportive staff team, parents and committed governors, as well as positive engagement within our school, other local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, helpful, supportive, hardworking team where we STRIVE to enhance the life chances of all pupils in our care.

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: Midday Thursday 23th November 2026

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 30th November 2026