Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | BN2 8HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Saltdean Pre-school |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a fun, motivated, and caring practitioner to join our friendly, well-established team.
If you’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life, we’d love to hear from you
About Us
Saltdean Pre-School is a small, friendly, and welcoming setting caring for up to 30 children aged 2–5 years. We are open term time only and between the hours of 8.10am-3.10pm, Mon-Fri.
We have a well-established team and a strong focus on children’s interests, free play, and positive adult interactions. Our aim is to create a safe, happy place where every child can flourish and reach their potential. We are a charity led by a parent committee.
About the Role
We are looking for a fun, motivated, and caring Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our team.
Permanent Working Hours:
Monday: 8:30am – 1:10pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 1:10pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 1:10pm
Additional temporary Hours (until March 2027):
Friday: 8:30am – 1:10pmThis role is 14 hours 30 minutes per week, permanent, increasing to 19 hours 10 minutes per week until Jan 2027 due to temporary additional hours on Fridays.
What you’ll do:
Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment for all children.
Provide quality care and engaging learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
Support both adult-led and child-initiated activities.
Observe children’s play, record progress, and plan next steps.
Offer occasional 1:1 support where needed.
Prepare and serve snacks, promoting healthy eating and sociable mealtimes.
Follow our safeguarding, health & safety, and other policies at all times
About You
You’ll bring:
• Level 2 qualification in Early Years Childcare (essential)
• SEN experience (desirable)
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Previous experience with children aged 0–5
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to train)
• Flexibility, dependability, and a caring approach
• Strong communication skills and a team spirit
Benefits
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine difference in children’s early learning
If you’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life, we’d love to hear from you
About Us
Saltdean Pre-School is a small, friendly, and welcoming setting caring for up to 30 children aged 2–5 years. We are open term time only and between the hours of 8.10am-3.10pm, Mon-Fri.
We have a well-established team and a strong focus on children’s interests, free play, and positive adult interactions. Our aim is to create a safe, happy place where every child can flourish and reach their potential. We are a charity led by a parent committee.
About the Role
We are looking for a fun, motivated, and caring Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our team.
Permanent Working Hours:
Monday: 8:30am – 1:10pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 1:10pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 1:10pm
Additional temporary Hours (until March 2027):
Friday: 8:30am – 1:10pmThis role is 14 hours 30 minutes per week, permanent, increasing to 19 hours 10 minutes per week until Jan 2027 due to temporary additional hours on Fridays.
What you’ll do:
Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment for all children.
Provide quality care and engaging learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
Support both adult-led and child-initiated activities.
Observe children’s play, record progress, and plan next steps.
Offer occasional 1:1 support where needed.
Prepare and serve snacks, promoting healthy eating and sociable mealtimes.
Follow our safeguarding, health & safety, and other policies at all times
About You
You’ll bring:
• Level 2 qualification in Early Years Childcare (essential)
• SEN experience (desirable)
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Previous experience with children aged 0–5
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to train)
• Flexibility, dependability, and a caring approach
• Strong communication skills and a team spirit
Benefits
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine difference in children’s early learning