09/03/2026
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🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 or Level 3
📍 Lyminge Pre-School CIO
📧 [email protected]
We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Lyminge Pre-School.
🕒 Hours:
4 days per week during term time, working between the hours of 8am – 5pm.
The role also includes a small amount of work during the school holidays:
• 1 day during October, February, Easter and May half terms.
• 4 days across the Summer holidays
Holiday sessions run 8:45am – 3:15pm.
📅 Contract:
Permanent position
📆 Start Date:
June 2026 or September 2026 (we can be flexible for the right candidate)
💼 Job Role Includes:
✅ Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS
✅ Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
✅ Working as part of a team to plan and deliver engaging activities
✅ Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
✅ Contributing to observations and key person responsibilities
🧠 Requirements:
• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years (essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
• Experience working with children aged 2–4 years
• A warm, nurturing approach and a passion for early years
• Strong communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• If you do not already hold one, you must be willing to complete this before starting the role
📜 Safeguarding Statement:
Lyminge Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our safer recruitment policy.
📩 Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
Please email us at [email protected] for more details or to request an application form.
