Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

Full Time 37 hours – All Year Round

Pay Grade SCP 4-6 (£25,183 - £25,989)

Fixed Term Mat Cover Start Date: January 2026 – December 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Practitioner within our Ofsted rated ‘Good with Outstanding features’ year-round Nursery in Chilcompton providing quality care and education for all children aged 0 – 7. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate person. You will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Nursery Manager and our team in the development of the Nursery and implement the highest standards of childcare in line with the EYFS. You will have a strong focus on delivering and continually improving standards of care and education. You must be a motivated individual with the ability to use your own initiative.

The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the Leadership Team, Nursery staff and other colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria:

• Desirable experience of working within a nursery setting

• Have a working knowledge of safeguarding

• Be familiar with Ofsted inspections and requirements

• Display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, positivity, passion, enthusiasm and a caring nature

• Early Years Level 3 certificate

Candidates are invited to contact the nursery and arrange to visit and meet with the nursery manager. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment via phone or email 

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and working in a supportive working environment.

The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.