Early Years Practitioner
Closing in 27 days (30 September 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 Point 4 (£13.05 per hour)
Employer: Little Oaks Nursery - St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 30 September 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- permanent contract
- 25.5 hours (3 days) per week – All year round
- Salary: Grade 15 Point 4 (£13.05 per hour)
- Start date to be agreed
We are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner, Level 3, for 3 days per week between the hours of 8:00am – 5:30pm.
What will I be doing?
- Help with the planning and delivery of creative and fun opportunities according to children’s needs and interests to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS.
- Develop good strong relationships and communication with children parents/carers.
- Work creatively with children so they develop, learn and grow.
- Ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Experience of working with children in an early learning environment
- Good communication skills
- Be a team player
Most importantly, to have energy, enthusiasm, empathy, a sense of adventure and fun!
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
To apply for this role, you must hold at least a Level 3 Childcare qualification
What is in it for me?
As a Somerset Council employee working at Little Oaks Nursery, you can access a wide range of staff benefits. These include:
- A very generous 50% discount at Little Oaks Nursery for your child aged 2 – 4 years
- Comprehensive CPD – dedicated INSET days
- Nursery closure of 2 weeks at Christmas and at least 2 weeks during the school summer break, as well as an allocation of annual leave
- Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- The Somerset Council ‘My Staff Shop’ will give you access to thousands of discounts, savings and deals for some of your favourite places!
Supporting documents and information
The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction and be supported to flourish in an environment which promotes each staff member to be the best version of themselves.
Visits to Little Oaks Nursery are encouraged.
All applications should be submitted using the Somerset Council application form. Application packs can be downloaded from our school website
Alternatively, please contact Mrs Caroline Dibble, School Business Manager, St Mary’s CEVC Primary School and Little Oaks Nursery, by telephone: 01278 422691 or email: office@stmarysbridgwater.co.uk
Closing Date: Noon on Tuesday 30 September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 7 October 2025