Early Years Practitioner

Job Description

Vacancy: Early Years Practitioner: September 2026

Pay Scale: 2020 Scale 5 (2019 Band 3)

Term-Time Only: 8.15am - 3.10pm

St Helen's Catholic Infant and Nursery School is a vibrant and happy school seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Practitioner to join our team in our new school-based nursery which is opening in September 2026.

Working closely with a class teacher and the wider Early Years team, the successful candidate will support children's learning and development through nurturing care, high-quality interactions, and engaging provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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

The successful candidate will join the school's support team and be expected to make a major contribution to the work of that team in all aspects of its work in school.

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.