Job Ref No. ECC402220-2S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: 12.71-13.10 per hour
Position Start Date: 03/11/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 20th October-24th October  

Job Description

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Do you love helping little minds grow? Come and join our team!

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly preschool team.

If you are passionate about working with young children, enjoy making learning fun and want to make a positive difference every day, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children feel secure, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality care and education for children.
Planning and delivering fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
Supporting children's learning, development and individual needs.
Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Observing children's progress and contributing to their learning journeys.
Promoting positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
Working as part of a team to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
About You


We are looking for someone who is:

Caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable.
Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
A positive team player with good communication skills.
Creative and able to make learning enjoyable.
Committed to providing high-quality early years care and education.
Knowledgeable about safeguarding and children's welfare.
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is [essential/desirable], depending on the requirements of the role. Experience working in an early years setting would be an advantage.

What We Offer
A friendly and supportive team.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
A rewarding role where every day makes a difference.
The opportunity to help children develop, learn and thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

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

Bev Dyer
Barbrook Lane
Tiptree, Colchester
Essex, CO5 0JH
Telephone: 01621 816420
Email: manager1.preschool@gmail.com

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