Melton Primary School and Nursery

Address: Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PGSalary: £15.08 - £16.93 per hour (£29,093 - £32,654 pro rata)Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3.30pm, 38 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference: 7761

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner with a level 3 or above to join our friendly team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. Your main responsibility will be to support the development and well-being of children aged 2-5 years old.Your responsibilities:to work as part of the Early Years team to plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive, physical, social and emotional development

create a safe and inclusive learning environment

provide individualised care and support to meet the unique needs of each child

collaborate with parents and carers to ensure open communication and partnership in their child''s learning journey

monitor and assess children''s progress

foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.

You will need:a minimum of a level 3 ‘full and relevant’ Early Years qualification

grade C/4+ Mathematics and English at GCSE level

previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting

knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education (teachers are also welcome to apply)

strong communication skills, both verbal and written

the ability to work effectively as part of a team, building relationships quickly with others

to show resilience and be adaptable

patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the qualifications and skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.Nestled in the picturesque town of Woodbridge,

Melton Primary School and Nursery

is a thriving one-form entry primary school with a current population of 176 children. Our school is a warm, inclusive environment dedicated to nurturing curious, thoughtful, and enthusiastic learners. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive atmosphere where every child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.We will offer you:enthusiastic and well-behaved children

a new nursery building (from September 2026)

strong focus on knowledge, skills, and mental health

supportive leadership and innovative staff culture

robust wellbeing support for all staff

embedded safeguarding and inclusion practises.

To find out more

Please read the

Job Description (pdf)

and

Application Guidance (word)Interested candidates can explore more about our fabulous school and nursery by visiting our Facebook Page: ''Melton Primary School and Nursery'' or Learning about our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Platinum Award at

Top marks awarded to Melton Primary playground project - BBC NewsTo visit the school and meet the team, please call our school office on

01394 382506

or email

admin@melton.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Please complete the

Application Form (word)

and email to

admin@melton.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9 am, 18 September 2025.

Melton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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