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Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - Part Time - 27.5hrs per week term time only

£14,108 - £16,459 yearly
Part time Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse

Job Description

About us:
Lewknor Preschool is a friendly, community-based preschool in the village of Lewknor, Oxfordshire. We provide high-quality early years care and education, including outdoor learning sessions, in a warm and welcoming setting.

The role:
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our core team. You will help deliver safe, stimulating and inclusive care and education in line with the EYFS framework, with flexible part-time hours that fit around family life.

You will:

  • Act as a key worker for a group of children
  • Provide high-quality care, learning and play opportunities
  • Support children's emotional wellbeing and development
  • Contribute to observations, planning and assessments
  • Manage snack and lunch periods, including food hygiene and allergy awareness
  • Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers

What we're looking for

  • Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training
  • Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
  • Wellcomm trained and Disability Awareness
  • If qualified after Jan 2024, DfE Maths & English Level 2 requirements met
  • Enhanced DBS check and suitable references

Desirable: Wellcomm Toolkit, Early Help, Oral Health, Healthy Weight and SEND Awareness training.

What we offer:

  • Part time, term time only hours, ideal for work-life balance -
  • Monday 8.00am - 12.00pm | Tuesday 8.00am - 12.30pm | Wednesday & Thursday 8.00am - 3.30pm | Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm.
  • Optional additional hours through our Outdoor Learning Provision
  • Training and development opportunities (we will train the right applicant)
  • A supportive, close-knit team in a beautiful village setting

How to apply

Email your CV and covering letter to Annisa@lewknorpreschool.org with the subject line "Job Application EY Practitioner".

Lewknor Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Nursery Name

Lewknor Preschool
About Lewknor Preschool

Set in the picturesque village of Lewknor, our preschool is a warm and welcoming place where young children begin their learning journey in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment.

At Lewknor Preschool, we believe in the joy of learning through play. Our experienced and caring staff create a calm, friendly atmosphere where every child is supported to grow in confidence, explore their interests, and make happy early memories that last a lifetime.

We offer a gentle balance of structured activities and child-led discovery - from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, story time to imaginative play - all designed to encourage creativity, social skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

Located just a short stroll from the village school and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Lewknor Preschool offers children the unique benefit of growing up in a small, supportive community where they are truly known and valued.

We work closely with parents and carers to ensure every child feels secure, included, and ready for the next step in their educational journey. Whether your little one is taking their first steps into a group setting or preparing for big school, we’re here to help them flourish.

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