Salary: Band 3 £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata (£22,001 – £22,350 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Closing Date: 9am Friday 24th April

NCEA James Knott Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our established Early Years team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience of working with children aged 2–4 years to contribute to a high-quality early learning environment and give our children the very best start in life.

Our Early Years provision is centred on creating engaging, stimulating, and purposeful experiences that reflect children’s interests and promote curiosity, independence, and confidence. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and our commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn.

Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Friday 1st May.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum requirement) 
  • Have experience of working with children aged 2–4 years 
  • Demonstrate a caring, patient, and nurturing approach 
  • Be committed to supporting children’s learning and development through high-quality practice 
  • Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider school community 
  • Show enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to embrace new challenges 

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Early Years team 
  • A welcoming and inclusive school environment 
  • Opportunities for professional development 
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children’s early education 
  • An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
  • Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
  • Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
  • Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
  • Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
  • Cycle to work scheme 

If you are passionate about Early Years education and are ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives at a crucial stage of their development, we warmly encourage you to apply.

NCEA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

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