Job Ref No. ECC3451-68 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Scale 3 (Point 5-6)
Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 11/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Friday 13th March 2026  

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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Start Date:13th April 2026.

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5-6 (Depending on experience).

Hours: 8.15am - 3.15pm One afternoon may be until 4pm.

Type: Fixed term - Initially this will be a fixed term post though a possibility of a permanent role is possible.

Application closes:Wednesday 11th March 2026. Interviews: Friday 13th March 2026. Kindly note that we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Are you a passionate level 3 Early Years Practitioner who is proactive and inspiring? Can you use your initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team to provide the best outcomes for young children? If so, we would love to hear from you. As part of our expansion we are looking for brilliant Early Years Educators to join our wonderful nursery that caters for children aged 2-4 years.

At St Anne Line Catholic Infant School and Nursery, the children, the staff and our families are at the heart of everything we do. You must be able to laugh and play, be willing to jump in muddy puddles and get creative.

Our team is skilful in finding opportunities to extend ideas, provide challenges and encourage curiosity. Creativity and independence is encouraged through our well-resourced environment. Relationships with the children and families are key and we want to make every child feel welcome and special.

Why work for St Anne Line Catholic Infant School and Nursery?

  • At St Anne Line we pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming and supportive team.
  • We are a term time only setting but appreciate that life doesn't always fit into the school holidays, therefore, we offer the opportunity for you to earn 3 days leave per year for you to use during term time.
  • CPD opportunities throughout the year.
  • The option to purchase a hot lunch from our excellent school kitchen (Our staff love school dinners!).
  • Pastoral support, we value our team and their wellbeing.
  • Competitive salary

GCSE English and Maths Grade C / 4 or above.

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position will involve appropriate checks and DBS clearance including references and online checks.

We encourage any prospective candidates to come and visit us to find out more about the role, view our amazing facilities and experience the warmth of our school community. Please contact Andrea Staines at andrea.staines@salinf.org to arrange a visit. If you would like to apply for this position, please apply online or send your application form to andrea.staines@salinf.org

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Andrea Staines
Wickhay, Basildon
Essex, SS15 5AF
Telephone: 01268 524263
Email: office@salinf.org

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