Early Years Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Stockton-on-Tees
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£31,022 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Child Development EYFS SEND Code of Practice Teaching Assessment Planning Coaching Partnership with Parents

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Years Practitioner

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join Highflyers Early Support Nursery. This is a term-time only, full-time permanent position.

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days
  • Salary: Pro rata actual salary £25,521.75 - £26,802.16 (£29,540 – £31,022 FTE)
  • Location: Stockton-on-Tees
  • Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Job Details

Are you an Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience of working in an Early Years environment? Are you looking for a new challenge where the work you do allows you to have a positive impact on the people of the borough?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team here at Highflyers Early Support Nursery in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The successful candidate will be a qualified childcare professional who will work within a diverse, Multi - disciplinary team, providing support and assisting children with a wide and varied range of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities within Early Years Settings across the Borough.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of child development, the EYFS, the SEND Code of Practice, and relevant legislation.
  • Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Early Support Nursery.
  • Deliver a high standard of teaching, learning, and assessment for pre-school children with complex and/or multiple needs.
  • Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment opportunities.
  • Promote positive outcomes for pre-school children with complex and/or multiple needs.
  • Work across a range of Early Years settings, offering outreach support through modelling and advising, and confidently coach others to overcome barriers to inclusion.
  • Work in partnership with parents to promote and support at home learning experiences, including home visiting and supporting of the delivery of family groups across the borough.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

  • A competitive salary of up to £26,802.16
  • Generous annual leave
  • Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

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Additional Information

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kathryn Lovell-Spencer, Nursery Manager, on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important Applicant Guidance: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All updates regarding your application will be sent from [contact hidden] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your account.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to disclose all criminal convictions. All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s statutory employment checks. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

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