Early Years Practitioner 

North Denes Primary School and Nursery, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4HF

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.92-£14.14 per hour

Early Years Practitioner  job summary

Based in our Nursery Provision 

Tel: 01493 842063

Email: finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.northdenesprimary.co.uk 

• Salary – Scale D, £13.92-£14.14 per hour
• Temporary until 31 December 2027
• Full Time
• 37 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 4 January 2027

Due to rising numbers of two-year-old children joining our nursery provision, we are looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing and child-centred environment where children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Understands the importance of continuous provision and can effectively utilise both indoor and outdoor learning environments to promote high-quality learning opportunities.
• Is skilled at engaging in child-centred play, extending children's thinking, language, and learning through meaningful interactions.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Has a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine love of supporting young children to achieve their potential.

We can offer:

• Friendly, supportive, and experienced colleagues.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and explore.
• A well-resourced indoor and extensive outdoor learning environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference during a crucial stage of children's development.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above preferred).
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment processes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you are passionate about Early Years education and believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk 

Closing date:  20 November 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:  26 November 2026

North Denes Primary 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 applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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 North Denes Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North Denes Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-denes-primary-school-and-nursery

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