Role: Early Years Practitioner
Location: King Edward Road Nursery, Minehead
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 26 October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026
Hours: 16 per week, Monday to Friday, all year round
Salary: Grade 1 Scale point range 3 - 4 £25,614 - £26,016 full time equivalent
Actual annual salary: £11,076 - £11,250
Are you an experienced and passionate Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career?
King Edward Road Nursery are looking for an inspiring Early Years Educator to join our dedicated team, in providing exceptional care, learning and development opportunities for children. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work alongside colleagues to create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive, explore, and develop a love of learning.
The successful candidate will have a level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator qualification and have some experience of working in an Early Years setting. They will have a strong understanding of the EYFS, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding practice. They will build positive relationships with children and families, and ensure high standards of care, learning and wellbeing are always maintained.
If you are enthusiastic, organised, caring and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you. Join our supportive team and help shape the foundations for lifelong learning.
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.
