Early Years Level 3 Practitioner
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, London, E10 7BL8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 AM to 3;30 PM for 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £28,617- £29,436.00
Pay scale
- SC2.03 -SC2.05
What skills and experience we're looking for
Requirements
- A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience working with children or commitment towards working towardsLevel 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
- Taking part in First Aid training as required
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Experience in childcare settings, particularly within nurseries.
- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their growth.
- Ability to drive initiatives that improve the nursery's practices and outcomes for children.
- Knowledge of child development theories and best practices in early years education.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Be fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that foster learning and development.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and well-being.
- Provide high-quality childcare, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social needs of children are met.
- Supporting children’s self-help needs
- Support children's learning through play, encouraging curiosity and exploration.
- Maintain accurate records of children's development and progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive team environment focused on best practices in early childhood education.
Skills
- Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and practices.
- Experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Ability to drive initiatives that enhance the nursery experience for children and families.
- Leadership qualities to manage activities effectively while fostering teamwork among staff.
- A nurturing attitude with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Supportive, caring, inclusive environment - where everyone is valued, welcomed and supported to succeed.
- High quality teaching and learning.
- Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school.
- Excellent career development, progression and training.
- Supportive governors and parents and strong links with St. Joseph’s Parish.
- Enhanced holiday allowance-being a school-based nursery we are only open term time
- Statutory sick pay.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discretionary leave.
- Overtimeopportunities to take over time which can be taken as additional salary or toil.
- Pension- you can contribute towards a workplace pension
- Coaching & mentoring
- On site parking.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children while working in a supportive team environment dedicated to excellence in childcare.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School website
- Email address
- office@st-josephs-inf.waltham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208539 3000
St. Joseph’s Catholic Infant school and Nursery is a beautiful and vibrant school in the heart of Leyton, E10 7BL.
This is part of the Diocese of Brentwood Federated Schools of St Joseph’s Catholic Nursery, Infants and Juniors .
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate primary class teacher to join our existing team.
In partnership with our parents and community, we share, inspire and motivate our children so they can be the best they can. We believe passionately in education and strive to provide a rich and varied curriculum to enrich our children’s lives. We aim to provide the foundation so that every child becomes a lifelong learner. The experiences gained with us are designed to have a lasting value.
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@st-josephs-inf.waltham.sch.uk.
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