Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, including Breakfast Club

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
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Job Ref No. ECC2017-121S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5
Position Start Date: 07/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 21/05/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 1st June 2026  

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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, including Breakfast Club

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast Club

8:30am - 3:15pm L3 Early Years Practitioner

Type: Permanent, Part-time

Salary:

Breakfast Club: Scale 2, point 4 (actual salary £2,839 per annum, pay award pending)

L3 Early Years: Scale 5, point 10 (actual salary £19,514 per annum, pay award pending)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our Nursery from September 2026. This is an exciting time to join the team following expansion of our Nursery provision in 2025.

The role will also include supporting nursery pupils attending the Breakfast Club, ensuring they have a safe calm, and happy start to their day.

The successful candidate will:

· be level 3 qualified;

· have line management responsibilities for other staff;

· support the Nursery teacher and existing staff to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment for children aged 2-4 years;

· supervise pupils in their activities, at play and at mealtimes

· assist with implementing age-appropriate activities, curriculum, and daily routines that promote cognitive, social, and physical development;

· have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;

· be prepared to take on any educational training as required;

· remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;

· have a good sense of humour!

We can offer you an exciting and vibrant working environment, training and supportive colleagues.


Closing Date for applications is midday, Thursday 21st May

Interviews will be held w/c 1st June


Please take care to complete the application in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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Kings Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to working with all those involved in children’s development and learning to provide a safe, caring, secure, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

We value each individual and encourage them to do their best, respect each other and their beliefs, taking pride in everything they do.

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

Rachel Buchanan
Gloucester Avenue
Shrub End, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9AZ
Telephone: 01206 574524
Email: admin@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk

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