Early Years Practitioner

Heath Lane Nursery School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TT

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) HCC H4 Salary Scale

Early Years Practitioner job summary

The setting:

At Heath Lane Nursery School we believe that early years educational settings are crucial for a child’s development. Learning is the key to everything we do, but most importantly we know learning must be fun! Each day is spent developing children who are curious learners and preparing them for a life packed full of knowledge. Heath Lane has gone to great lengths to create an inspirational learning environment for the children, staff & families.

The individual:

At Heath Lane Nursery School we want to make a change for people with careers in early years setting, we are looking for a team who see their role as more than a job. Our team must understand the importance of listening, observing & teaching the children though learning based play. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce packed full of like-minded educators who share a passion for knowledge & child development. You must be eager to learn, we encourage our teams to reach their full potential and we support them with a mix of growth initiatives and an incomparable learning environment from our Hertfordshire County Council apprenticeship scheme & the Continuing Professional Development programme.

What we are looking for:

A qualified practitioner, level 2 or 3:

• Take responsibility for the observation and monitoring of the needs of their key children.
• To think educationally & creatively to provide a full range of stimulating activities to develop their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
• To work as part of a dynamic & fun educational team providing support for all the children in the setting.
• Heath Lane provides a variety of activities facilitating and enabling the children by providing appropriate levels of support and interaction.
• A commitment to ensure that every child is offered a fun and enjoyable day whilst working with Heath Lane educational approach.
• To always prioritise the health, welfare and the safety of the children.

We would consider part time or full time applicants..

Our Benefits

• As Heath Lane Nursery School is part of the Hertfordshire County Council you employment will include the following benefits:
  • Term time only and job security
  • Comprehensive Induction Programme
  • Free Car Parking on site
  • Government pension scheme
  • Continuing Professional Development (Wellbeing day in lieu) including opportunities across the Roots Federation.
  • Wellbeing Service- physio, 24GP and much more
  • Discounted gym subscription
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Hertfordshire reward programme
  • Apprenticeship Scheme
  • Mental Health Support: Wellbeing coach, calming staff lounge
  • 50% off childcare

  There is more…

  • Our refer a friend scheme - if you can bring a new member to join our team for 6 months plus, there will be a bonus for you.
  • Well-being for our staff is at the core of your vision, we provide a calming space, listening ear, a well-being package and close working family.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Heath Lane Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 69 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heath Lane Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heath-lane-nursery-school

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