Early Years Practitioner (Higher Level)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
Join the busy Free Spirits Nursery at Freeman Hospital as an Early Years Practitioner. This full-time role involves caring for and supervising children aged 0-5 years, implementing stimulating activities, and supporting their learning and development. You will work under the direction of senior staff, ensuring a high-quality, effective structured place of learning.
Key responsibilities
- To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
- To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.
- To supervise and assist students whilst on placement.
- To settle in new children, working closely with parents/carers under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner.
Essential criteria
- oNVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)
- oKnowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
- oWork in collaboration with colleagues or as an individual providing, delivering and maintaining a high quality, effective structured place of learning
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oDiplomacy in handling issues and confidential information
Desirable criteria
- oPrevious experience of working with children between the age of 0-5 years
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Early Years Practitioner (Higher Level)
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Free Spirits is a busy 88 place Nursery. The Nursery caters for children 6 months to Pre School, located within the grounds of The Freeman Hospital.
Are you ready to join our Nursery Team ?
A vacancy has arisen within the Nursery for a full time member of staff to join our team.
We are looking for a passionate and energetic member of staff with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development. Could you be this person?
Are you enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and development?
Are you able to use your own initiative, research and keep your knowledge up to date?
As part of a team would you be able to plan varied and stimulating activities which challenge children's learning and development?
A sound knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage and a positive approach to child care is essential. Experience working with babies would be desirable.
A minimum of NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent in childcare is essential for this role. Please ensure that your qualification is in childcare before you apply.
- Interview Date: 07 October 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job det
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