Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner
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Melton Primary School and Nursery
- Address:Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1PG
- Salary:15.08 - 16.93 per hour (29093 - 32654 pro rata)
Hours:Monday Friday 9am 3.30pm 38 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference:7761
We are seeking a dedicated and passionateEarly Years Practitionerwith a level 3 or above to join our friendly team. As an Early Years Practitioner you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. Your main responsibility will be to support the development and well-being of children aged 2-5 years old.
Your responsibilities:
to work as part of the Early Years team to plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive physical social and emotional development
create a safe and inclusive learning environment
provide individualised care and support to meet the unique needs of each child
collaborate with parents and carers to ensure open communication and partnership in their childs learning journey
monitor and assess childrens progress
foster positive relationships with children families and colleagues
adhere to health safety and hygiene standards at all times.
You will need:
a minimum of a level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification
grade C/4 Mathematics and English at GCSE level
previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting
knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education (teachers are also welcome to apply)
strong communication skills both verbal and written
the ability to work effectively as part of a team building relationships quickly with others
to show resilience and be adaptable
patience empathy and a genuine love for working with children.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the qualifications and skills required for this role we would love to hear from you.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Woodbridge Melton Primary School and Nursery is a thriving one-form entry primary school with a current population of 176 children. Our school is a warm inclusive environment dedicated to nurturing curious thoughtful and enthusiastic learners. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive atmosphere where every child can flourish academically socially and emotionally.
We will offer you:
enthusiastic and well-behaved children
a new nursery building (from September 2026)
strong focus on knowledge skills and mental health
supportive leadership and innovative staff culture
robust wellbeing support for all staff
embedded safeguarding and inclusion practises.
Please read the Job Description (pdf) andApplication Guidance (word)
Interested candidates can explore more about our fabulous school and nursery by visiting our Facebook Page: Melton Primary School and Nursery or Learning about our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Platinum Award at Top marks awarded to Melton Primary playground project - BBC News
To visit the school and meet the team please call our school office on or email
Please complete theApplication Form (word)and email to
Melton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
