Early Years Practitioner

Up Up and Away Preschool, Chelmsford
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Job Ref No. ECC433248-1S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £13.01 p/h - £13.65 p/h
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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Are you passionate about nurturing little minds and helping them flourish through play? We're a friendly, close-knit village preschool looking for a Level 3 (or above) Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team.

We believe that childhood should be full of curiosity, discovery, and joy - and we're looking for someone who feels the same. Our approach is play-based, child-led, and rooted in strong, loving relationships through the Key Person system.

What We're Looking For:
A warm and enthusiastic individual who loves working with young children
Someone proactive, reliable, and a real team player
A nurturing presence who builds strong bonds with children and families
A passion for early years education and a desire to keep growing professionally
A deep understanding of the EYFS and child development


You'll be supported by a lovely team who value each other's ideas and contributions. We offer a welcoming environment, where every child - and every team member - is seen, heard, and celebrated.

The Details:
Working hours: 8am to 4pm
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Term time only

If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you! Come and be part of something special in our beautiful village setting.

Please use the 'Information to support this application' section to detail how you meet the criteria for the post (see attached job description).

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

For further information, please contact us on 07501512082.

Information about the School

Up Up and Away is a charity-run preschool located in the charming village of Great Waltham, Chelmsford. We are passionate about providing children with a nurturing, stimulating environment where they can learn, grow and play freely and at their own pace.

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.

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Contact Information

Laura Mitson
Houlton Hall
South Street
Great Waltham, Chelmsford
Essex, CM31DF
Telephone: 07510313321
Email: upupawaypreschool@gmail.com

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