Early Years Practitioner presso ORC External

• Melton Primary School and Nursery

• Address: Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PG
• Salary: £15.08 - £16.93 per hour (£29,093 - £32,654 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 passionate Early Years Practitioner with 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 child's learning journey

• monitor and assess children's 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) and Application 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 01394 382506 or email [email protected] 
 

Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to [email protected]  
 

Melton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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