Job Ref No. ECC2147-161S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Scale 2
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week commencing 9/11/2026  

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Hours 8.30 - 3.15, Pay Scale 2

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school nursery team.

The successful candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and have recent experience of working with young children in an Early Years setting.

Working with children aged 3-4 years, you will help provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are supported to learn, develop their independence and thrive.

The role will include:

• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.

• Providing high-quality interactions and engaging learning experiences.

• Acting as a key person for a small group of children.

• Building positive relationships with children and their parents/carers.

• Supporting children's communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.

• Supporting children with additional needs and adapting provision to meet individual needs.

• Supporting personal care and daily routines where required.

• Preparing and maintaining a safe, purposeful and engaging learning environment.

• Working collaboratively as part of the Nursery and wider school team.

• Attending relevant meetings and training.

• Undertaking other reasonable duties as directed by the EYFS and Room Lead.

We are looking for someone who is kind, warm, patient, reliable and proactive, with a genuine passion for helping young children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

This is a term-time only position within our school nursery.

If you are passionate about Early Years and would like to become part of our welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome you to come and look around the school. Please contact Jane Fisher our Personnel Manager on 01268 559291

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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Adam Toomer
Ryedene Off Clover Way
Vange, Basildon
Essex, SS16 4SY
Telephone: 01268 559291
Email: admin@ryedene.essex.sch.uk

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