Early Years Practitioner
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6RT9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 17.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year FTC - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- Band 3 £24,790 – £25,183 pro rota (actual £9,857 – £10,013)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Grace Darling Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to play a key role in the success of the current early years team and support the development of our children. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team that is committed to giving every child the best possible start to their education journey.
We are looking for caring, motivated, and creative individuals who are passionate about early years education and dedicated to supporting every child’s unique learning journey. Whether you’re experienced in the sector or just starting out, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development through purposeful play and planned activities.
- Create a stimulating and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and confident to explore.
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality care and learning.
- Promote positive behaviour and support children in developing independence and resilience.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, following safeguarding procedures and health & safety guidelines.
What the school offers its staff
Our Benefits:
- A supportive and collaborative staff team passionate about early childhood education.
- A nurturing school environment focused on children’s wellbeing and development.
- Excellent CPD opportunities and ongoing professional development.
- A comprehensive induction and support programme tailored to the role.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
- On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest.
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
If you are committed to making a difference in the early years and helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning, we look forward to receiving your application!
Commitment to safeguarding
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 438 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670613243
Grace Darling C of E Primary is a happy, friendly school, set in the heart of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
The inclusive ethos that Grace Darling values is represented through our core belief that everyone can ‘Let their light shine’. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of individuals, and nurture them as life-long learners for the 21st century.
Grace Darling Primary values the first years in a school and recognises them as some of the most important. We aim to ensure that our children have a ‘can-do’ attitude towards learning through an environment that enables each child to feel happy and safe, valued and secure as they grow, learn and develop.
We provide an engaging curriculum, which encourages a passion and curiosity for learning that will help children to develop high aspirations and provide a lifetime of memories.
Our children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs, both now and in the future.
Arranging a visit to NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ncea.org.uk.
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