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Early Years Practitioner

Job in Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listing for: Lion Academy Trust
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25989 - 28142 GBP Yearly GBP 25989.00 28142.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Limebrook Primary School and Nursery.

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and have the ability to develop good relationships with staff, Children and parents in the school.

You will be able to deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities to ensure a secure and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment. At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life.

The challenge for us teachers is that they only get one chance to make the most of it. So for us every Lion pupil - whoever they are - is a priority.

We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Ideal candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is  Good or better, everyday .

Role requirements
  • Providing safe, high quality education and care to Nursery/EYFS children
  • Have high expectations of every pupil
  • Liaise closely with parents/carers ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
  • Assist with planning of the curriculum, record keeping and data interpretation
  • Administer first aid
  • Set up play areas daily and help to tidy away at the end of the session
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
We can offer you
  • career progression and leadership opportunities
  • nlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key
  • a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
  • enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of theirschooling
  • a vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
  • Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
  • Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.

Name of School:
Limebrook Primary School

Location of School:
Essex

Contract type:
Permanent

Grade/pay range:
Scale 4-5 NPS 6-11

Salary details (annual): £25,989 - £28,142

Working hours 37 hours rotating shift patterns of 7.30am- 3.30pm, 8am-4pm and 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday

Working pattern:
Full Time

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.

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