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Early Years Practitioner Level 3
Early Years Practitioner (Qualified)
Location: Yarm
Salary: Up to £27,299 per annum Contract/Hours: Permanent – Full Time (40 hours per week) Closing date: Midnight on 15th July 2026
Benefits
- Time off to recharge – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
- Staff discounts portal and a blue light card with access to 15,000+ retailers
- Salary Finance – Access to financial advice and savings or loan management via salary
- Childcare Discount – 60% off childcare within our nurseries and out-of-school clubs
- Up to 3 days dependency leave – Emergency care for dependents
- Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
- Professional development opportunities to gain qualifications and excel in training
- Secure future: Pension with up to 7% employer contribution + included life assurance coverage
About the Role
We are seeking passionate, qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our nurturing nursery team. In this role, you’ll work closely with children aged 0 to 5, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging play-based activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating a safe, stimulating environment where every child thrives
- Observing child development, tracking milestones, and nurturing strong relationships with families
- Making a real, positive impact on a child’s earliest years
Requirements & Skills
For this role, we are looking for a candidate with:
- A Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 2-3, or equivalent)
- Experience planning and delivering inclusive educational programmes for children 0 to 5
- Skills to mentor and guide less experienced colleagues while developing their expertise
- Strong communication techniques when engaging with children and families
- Expertise in supporting physical, psychological, emotional, and educational development (0-5 years)
- Familiarity with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and inclusive practice in early years settings
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About Spring Highfield
Spring Highfield is a welcoming and inclusive childcare setting, collaborating closely with Layfield Primary School to offer extended childcare services. Our emphasis is on play-based learning, school readiness, communication, and independence, all underpinned by EYFS compliance and a warm, supportive environment for children ages 0-5.
As part of Spring by Action for Children, we provide outstanding early education nationwide. Our mission is to foster laughs, learning, and lifelong friendships—with a genuine commitment to nurturing both children and our teams.
To join us, expect:
- A caring culture prioritising wellbeing (physical and mental)
- Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
- Continued professional development—from coaching to qualifications
- Generous employer benefits, competitive with industry standards
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to shape the future of young children’s early years—whether you’re exploring a career shift or advancing in early years education. We’d love to welcome you!
Application Support
If you need assistance applying, contact our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk, quoting reference 13334.
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Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to building an authentic, inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from:
- Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates – a priority due to underrepresentation in childcare leadership.
- Male applicants – we aim to encourage more diversity in early years settings.
- All candidates are expected to demonstrate safeguarding knowledge and commitment as part of our recruitment process.
Application Process
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. The application consists of five sections:
- Personal Details
- CV
- Supporting Statement & Information
- Equality & Diversity
- Submission & Declaration
We’re also keen to hear your unique perspective! Why do you want to work with us, and how can you contribute towards our vision for children and families?
Talent Pool
If this opportunity doesn’t align perfectly with your experience, we’d still love to keep your details on our talent pool for future roles. Simply mention your preferences in the application.
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