Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wellingborough, NN8 3QA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d69c3daa-f9ba-4499-8d7c-d0d77d843f58 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make. Our children are well-behaved and always aspire to be “the best versions of themselves”.
We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced individual to undertake the role of Early Year Practitioner (Minimum level 3 qualified) within our dedicated early years team at Warwick Primary School
Candidates need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and can develop good relationships with staff, children and parents in the school.
Be able to deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities to ensure a secure and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment. To be responsible for the safeguarding and conduct of all pupils.
Qualifications:
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
• NNEB certificate
Application link: https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-northampton
Any CV submitted without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
All Lion Academy Trust schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to a six months’ probationary period and subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, a new starter medical check and will be expected to provide details for two references one of which must be from their current or most recent employer.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assist Programme
Cycle Schemes
Tech Schemes
Career progression
Commitment to safeguarding
Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.
We are forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make. Our children are well-behaved and always aspire to be “the best versions of themselves”.
We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced individual to undertake the role of Early Year Practitioner (Minimum level 3 qualified) within our dedicated early years team at Warwick Primary School
Candidates need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and can develop good relationships with staff, children and parents in the school.
Be able to deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities to ensure a secure and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment. To be responsible for the safeguarding and conduct of all pupils.
Qualifications:
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
• NNEB certificate
Application link: https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-northampton
Any CV submitted without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
All Lion Academy Trust schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to a six months’ probationary period and subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, a new starter medical check and will be expected to provide details for two references one of which must be from their current or most recent employer.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assist Programme
Cycle Schemes
Tech Schemes
Career progression
Commitment to safeguarding
Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.