Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Working week 28.75 hours x 39 + 5.6 paid holiday weeks |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Escrick Village Hall, Main Street, Escrick, York YO19 6LQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escrick Preschool |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EY03/26 |
Summary
Escrick Pre-school is a small term time only, charity run (not for profit) setting located in the quiet village of Escrick situated within the Village Hall with our very own dedicated Pre-school room and enclosed outdoor area. We are a small nurturing team of just four Early Years Practitioners and a fantastic committee of parents who feel very proud of the special little Pre-school we run.
We care for children between the ages of two to four years of age and we like to have a high staff ratio to ensure we can provide high quality care to our young children.
Due to a change of staff circumstances, we are now looking for an experienced, ambitious and passionate Early Year’s Practitioner to join our small and incredibly friendly team.
At Escrick Pre-school, we endeavour to create a happy and comfortable working environment for our staff whereby all feel valued and respected. Having fun and creating lots of valuable memories for all of our staff, children and families is at the heart of everything we do!
Every day is different, some days are calm, some days are busy - but our gentle touch and great sense of humour always sees us through and makes Escrick Pre-school the special place it is today.
Escrick Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Clearance from Disclosure and Barring Service is required upon the appointment of this role. We undertake all relevant checks, as per Working Together to Safeguard Children.
To request an application form, please contact the Chair at Email:chair@escrickpreschool.co.uk
A telephone call with the Manager or a visit to the premises can be arranged at a convenient time if requested.
Closing Date: 16th March 2026
Interviews: From 23rd March 2026
Start date: As soon as possible or by 13th April 2026
Hours and Days worked over the week can be flexible and negotiable.
We would also consider a possible job share.
Hours & Pay
Hours - 28.75 hours a week 9am – 3:15pm 5 days per week – 39 working weeks plus 5.6 paid holiday weeks.
Salary: £12.71 per hour = £1,358.22 per month = £16,297 per annum
Early Years Practitioner Role
Purpose:
To provide high-quality care and education for preschool children as part of the staff team, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing under the direction of the Manager and Deputy Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Act as a key person for a group of children, liaising with parents/carers and updating Tapestry journals.
Support children’s physical needs, including toileting and nappy changing.
Complete 2-year progress checks and contribute to end-of-year reports.
Set up and tidy the learning environment daily.
Supervise children during activities, snacks, and meals.
Support children’s emotional wellbeing, communication, and social development.
Administer basic first aid and maintain current paediatric first aid certification.
Flag safeguarding or safety concerns to the Manager, maintaining confidentiality.
Attend team meetings and training as required.
Work in partnership with staff, the management committee, and other professionals.
Perform other reasonable duties in line with Pre-school policies.
Early Years Practitioner – Person Specification
Essential:
Minimum Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ or equivalent)
Strong understanding of child development and individual needs
Committed to supporting children and families
Friendly, nurturing, and engaging approach
Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practice
Willing to learn and adapt to new approaches
Physically and mentally fit to care for young children
Desirable:
Experience in a charity-run Pre-school
Familiarity with online learning platforms (e.g. Tapestry)
Basic IT skills
Paediatric First Aid trained (or willingness to train)
Food Hygiene Level 2
Up-to-date safeguarding training
We care for children between the ages of two to four years of age and we like to have a high staff ratio to ensure we can provide high quality care to our young children.
Due to a change of staff circumstances, we are now looking for an experienced, ambitious and passionate Early Year’s Practitioner to join our small and incredibly friendly team.
At Escrick Pre-school, we endeavour to create a happy and comfortable working environment for our staff whereby all feel valued and respected. Having fun and creating lots of valuable memories for all of our staff, children and families is at the heart of everything we do!
Every day is different, some days are calm, some days are busy - but our gentle touch and great sense of humour always sees us through and makes Escrick Pre-school the special place it is today.
Escrick Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Clearance from Disclosure and Barring Service is required upon the appointment of this role. We undertake all relevant checks, as per Working Together to Safeguard Children.
To request an application form, please contact the Chair at Email:chair@escrickpreschool.co.uk
A telephone call with the Manager or a visit to the premises can be arranged at a convenient time if requested.
Closing Date: 16th March 2026
Interviews: From 23rd March 2026
Start date: As soon as possible or by 13th April 2026
Hours and Days worked over the week can be flexible and negotiable.
We would also consider a possible job share.
Hours & Pay
Hours - 28.75 hours a week 9am – 3:15pm 5 days per week – 39 working weeks plus 5.6 paid holiday weeks.
Salary: £12.71 per hour = £1,358.22 per month = £16,297 per annum
Early Years Practitioner Role
Purpose:
To provide high-quality care and education for preschool children as part of the staff team, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing under the direction of the Manager and Deputy Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Act as a key person for a group of children, liaising with parents/carers and updating Tapestry journals.
Support children’s physical needs, including toileting and nappy changing.
Complete 2-year progress checks and contribute to end-of-year reports.
Set up and tidy the learning environment daily.
Supervise children during activities, snacks, and meals.
Support children’s emotional wellbeing, communication, and social development.
Administer basic first aid and maintain current paediatric first aid certification.
Flag safeguarding or safety concerns to the Manager, maintaining confidentiality.
Attend team meetings and training as required.
Work in partnership with staff, the management committee, and other professionals.
Perform other reasonable duties in line with Pre-school policies.
Early Years Practitioner – Person Specification
Essential:
Minimum Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ or equivalent)
Strong understanding of child development and individual needs
Committed to supporting children and families
Friendly, nurturing, and engaging approach
Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practice
Willing to learn and adapt to new approaches
Physically and mentally fit to care for young children
Desirable:
Experience in a charity-run Pre-school
Familiarity with online learning platforms (e.g. Tapestry)
Basic IT skills
Paediatric First Aid trained (or willingness to train)
Food Hygiene Level 2
Up-to-date safeguarding training