Level 2/3 - Early Years Assistant/Practitioner - Full-time/Part-time

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About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Level 2/3 Early Years Assistant/Practitioner.  

We are a friendly Nursery School where everyone is committed to ensuring that every child has an exciting adventure every day and where no two days are ever the same. Working in a nursery school is very special; we know you won't be disappointed!

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Enjoys interacting with young children to make a positive difference to their learning and development
  • Resilient, kind and compassionate with a good sense of hunour.
  • Passionate about every child reaching their full potential.
  • A good team player.
  • Good at communicating with children and adults.

The successful candidate for this role will:

  • Have previous experience of the EYFS
  • Be committed to safeguarding
  • Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development.

This role offers an exciting opportunity and in return we offer:

  • Bespoke continuing professional development.
  • A friendly staff team who are caring, fully supportive, team-focussed and truly committed to providing our children with a nurturing, fun and stimulating environment
  • A happy, well resourced, attractive and calm environment.

If you have EYFS experience, have a DFE recognised L2 or L3 qualification specifically for EYFS, and want to be part of a team that embraces all that is Early Years  then you should apply for this role.  The post is offered on a permenant contract for 22.5 or 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time only.   Salary range is H3 to H4 and calculated on a pro rata basis.  The pay range stated is the actual gross annual pay, taking account of the role's part-time hours.

Previous applicants need not apply. No CVs or agencies please.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Deb Willcox, Headteacher to arrange - 01438 353897 admin@peartreeway.herts.sch.uk

The successful applicant could be asked to support in our Pre-School or Nursery.

If this sounds like the job for you, please take the time to read through the job description and check your Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification is full and relevant.  

Peartree Way Nursery School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  We may as part of our recruitment process undertake online searches regarding candidates. This is intended to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with a candidate at interview.

Please do take time to read the application guidance and note the importance of the Personal Statement section - this gives you the opportunity to detail why you feel you are the best person for the job and why you are applying, and is the key information that is used to decide which applicants will be invited to interview.  You should use your statement to evidence how you meet the person specification for this role.

Contact details

Mrs Deborah Willcox , Headteacher
Peartree Way Stevenage
Hertfordshire SG2 9EA

Telephone: 01438 353897
Fax: 01438 351073
Email: admin@peartreeway.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.peartreeway.herts.sch.uk
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