Early Years Practitioner (EYP) Level 3

Shorefields; Maldon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated early childhood education provider in Maldon is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to provide high-quality education and care. The successful candidate should hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma and have experience in a nursery setting. This full-time, permanent position offers a supportive environment with career progression opportunities, including CPD access. Ideal candidates should be organised, proactive, and passionate about teaching. A rotating shift pattern will be in place, and safeguarding checks will apply.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Unlimited access to CPD

Employee Assistance programme

Perks at Work discounts

Qualifications

• Hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or equivalent.
• Experience in a nursery/EYFS setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality education and care to Nursery/EYFS children.
• Liaise closely with parents/carers to meet each child's needs.
• Assist with planning of the curriculum and data interpretation.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Relationship building

Resilient

Flexible

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education

GCSE in Maths and English C/4 or above

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (EYP) – Level 3

Job Ref No. ECC854-47 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Essex payscale 4-5, Scale 6-11

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA

Working hours: 37 hours rotating shift patterns of 7.30am- 3.30pm, 8am-4pm and 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Limebrook Primary School and Nursery.

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and have the ability to develop good relationships with staff, Children and parents in the school.

You will be able to deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities to ensure a secure and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment.

At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life.

The challenge for us teachers is that they only get one chance to make the most of it. So for us every Lion pupil - whoever they are - is a priority.

We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Ideal candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is 'Good or better, everyday'.

The role requirements will include:

• Providing safe, high quality education and care to Nursery/EYFS children
• Have high expectations of every pupil
• Liaise closely with parents/carers ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
• Assist with planning of the curriculum, record keeping and data interpretation
• Administer first aid
• Set up play areas daily and help to tidy away at the end of the session

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, NVQ Level 3 in Children Care, Learning and Development, or NNEB Certificate
• GCSE in Maths and English C/4 or above
• Have experience in nursery/EYFS setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Be resilient, flexible and organised
• Passionate about teaching and learning

We can offer you:

• career progression and leadership opportunities
• unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key
• a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for theirchildren
• enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most oftheir schooling
• a vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
• Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel

If you would like to discuss this role or arramge a school visit please contact Donna Sims, Human Resources Manager (Essex) on 01621770854 or email: [e-mail]

To apply forthis position please use the following link:https://www.lionacademytrust.net/currentvacancies/Early-Years-Practitioner-9

The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.

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.

Limebrook Primary School and Nursery
Tempest Road, Maldon
Essex, CM9 6NE Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]