Early Years Childcare Practitioner

Licensed sponsor Chichester Posted 1 day ago

Grade 4

27.5 hours/week - Pro-Rata (term time only)

Easebourne Nursery provides care & education for children from 6 months to 4 years. Our aim is to provide a fun, secure & stimulating environment that will enhance the development & education of all children in our care.

We are looking for an Early Years Childcare Practitioner, 27.5 hours/week (WSCC Grade 4, pro rata), term time only.

The role will be as an experienced, qualified Key Person, in our Caterpillars (0-2 years) Room, providing for children’s learning & development, providing care needs to children & contributing to the organisation & resourcing of the learning environment.

They will be part of a whole Nursery team who relate well to both children and colleagues. They should have a good knowledge of child development & the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). They must show initiative, flexibility & work effectively within a professional team. They will support & reinforce the ethos, principles, policies & procedures of the Nursery by action & example.

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences

• To have an Early Years recognised qualification to Level 3 (minimum)
• To have an excellent knowledge & understanding of Early Years education and the EYFS Framework
To have a current Paediatric First Aid certificate
To complete an induction for working with children, including mandatory training as directed by the Nursery Manager

Please see full job description for further details.

For further details and an application form, please email Annie Beadle, Nursery Manager on ect@easebourne.school

Closing date for applications – Friday 20th November 2026

Interviews to take place during w/c Monday 23rd November 2026

Easebourne CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

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Location

Chichester

Posted

1 day ago

Occupation

SOC 3232 · Early education and childcare practitioners

Going rate

£33,400 a year (£17.13/h)

Visa route

Below degree level: only for people already on a Skilled Worker visa since before 22 July 2025

Typical UK pay

£23,717 median full-time

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