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Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
Location: Norwich
Salary: £26,600 per annum
Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time – 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight on the 16th of June 2026
Benefits
- Time off to recharge – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
- Staff discounts:
- Portal access
- Blue light card with discounts available at over 15,000 retailers
- Salary Finance: Access to financial advice and ability to manage savings or loans directly from your salary
- Childcare Discount: 60% off childcare within our nurseries and out-of-school clubs
- Dependency Leave: Up to 3 days for caring for dependents in an emergency
- Parental leave: Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave available
- Development opportunities: Gain professional qualifications and excellent training
- Pension & assurance: Secure your future with pension contributions up to 7% (including life assurance cover)
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our setting.
You’ll take a crucial role in providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years, fostering:
- Confidence
- Social skills
- A love for learning
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating closely with our team to ensure our indoor and outdoor spaces remain engaging, safe, and stimulating
- Managing transitions and building strong, trusting partnerships with families
- Supporting children through daily routines with a calm, caring demeanour
Your commitment to children’s full potential ensures every child feels valued and supported.
What We Need From You
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (e.g., NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Experience in planning and delivering educational programmes tailored for children aged 0-5
- Ability to observe, guide, and mentor less experienced colleagues to enhance their skills
- Proficiency in communicating effectively with children and families
- Understanding of children’s holistic development (emotional, physical, psychological, and educational) from 0-5 years
- Awareness of special educational needs (SEN) support in early years settings
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About Spring Thorpe Hamlet
Spring Thorpe Hamlet offers a warm, welcoming early years setting in Norwich, rated Good by Ofsted.
Facilities:
- Bright and spacious indoor learning areas
- Well-resourced nursery rooms with secure outdoor environments
- Dedicated forest school area promoting independence, exploration, and nature engagement
Care Details
Cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
About Spring
Spring provides award-winning early years education services, a part of the national charity Action for Children. Our mission is to deliver outstanding early education that is accessible to all children across the UK.
This starts with:
- Creating a supportive, engaging work environment to empower our team
- Emphasising wellbeing (physical and mental)
- Supporting flexible working, including hybrid roles where possible
- Promoting training and professional growth, including qualification assistance
Join Us
Take the next step in your early years career!
If you’re looking for a career change or welcome further professional development, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact
If you need assistance with your application, reach out to our Recruitment Team: 📧 RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk (Quoting reference 13339)
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We are committed to building an inclusive and authentic workplace by actively encouraging applications from:
- Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants
- Disabled applicants
- Male applicants (as the sector often struggles to retain male practitioners)
Additionally, a firm commitment to safeguarding best practices is mandatory.
“Not meeting every requirement?” Don’t let it hold you back. We welcome applications from candidates whose experience and values align with our vision. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role within Action for Children!
Application Process
** Steps to Apply:**
- Provide Personal Details
- Attach CV
- Complete Supporting Statement & Information
- Submit Equality & Diversity details (required)
- Declaration and Submission
We ask applicants to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification when applying.
Unique Contributions: Tell us how you’d bring your unique qualities to help us meet our vision for families.
Need Further Support?
Questions on the application process? Contact our Talent Partner for guidance.
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Interested in learning more about Spring Thorpe Hamlet? Explore us through our social media channels: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Facebook 🔗 YouTube
Further Information Available:
- Employee Reward Booklet Available [Here]
- Spring Early Years Career Pathway Available [Here]
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