Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner (Level 3)
Closing in 21 days (23 February 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 - £10,414 per annum
Employer: Somerset Bridge Primary School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 23 February 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- 18 hours and 10 minutes per week
- 1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover from 20 April 2026
- Monday to Friday between – 8:50am and 12:20pm and between 3.30pm and 5pm on a Thursday
- Term-time only plus one week – Nursery based
- Grade 15 – £10,414 per annum
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our caring and inclusive Nursery from 20 April 2026.
There can be some flexibility on the start and finish times between the hours above as long as our core hours of 9am until 12 noon daily and our team meeting between 3.30pm and 5pm on a Thursday are covered; please state your preference in your application form or cover letter. Additional cover hours are occasionally offered in the afternoons.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for a proactive and positive team player with the necessary experience and passion to provide a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children.
What is in it for me?
We offer a friendly, supportive environment that places emphasis on personal professional development and innovation, with opportunities to grow and develop your career.
DBS check
All successful candidates will need to satisfy the requirements of an enhanced DBS check which includes children’s barred list information.
Supporting documents and information
Further details and an application form are available on the school’s website, please clearly indicate the post for which you are applying on your application form.
Somerset Bridge Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Visits to the School and Nursery are very welcome. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact the School on 01278 422100.
Closing date for applications: noon Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews week commencing: 2 March 2026