Early Years Practitioner; Level 3

Early Years Practitioner (Level
3)

Working Hours: 32.5

Start Date: Autumn Term 2026

Working Weeks: 39

Location: Humberston Cloverfields Academy

Salary Scale: NJC SCP 6

Contract Type: Permanent

Humberston Cloverfields Academy are seeking to appoint an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our ambitious and committed team.

Our aim is that our school is a happy, friendly, safe place where children and staff feel welcome and valued; a place where all members of the school community care about each other and are kind to each other; a place where behaviour is excellent and where everybody takes pride in whatever they do.

The successful candidate will need to have high expectations of the children in their care and be flexible in their approach to working as part of a team.

The primary role of the post will be to support children within our Foundation Stage 1 area but the successful candidate may be expected to work throughout Foundation Stage and other areas of the school.

The successful candidate will also be required to support the class teachers with general classroom preparation, work with groups of children and will be required to assist at lunchtimes and playtimes as well as undertaking any other duties required by the Head of School.

• Can form positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Is able to use their initiative to support behaviour
• Has a proven track record of having a positive impact on children’s progress
• Is adaptable to situations and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Is an excellent communicator and role model
• Is willing to make a positive contribution to the development of our school
• Aspires to be the very best version of themselves that they can be

• Membership of Teachers Pension Fund
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Lifestyle savings
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Full time, opportunities for future out of class SENCo time.

For more information, please contact Hannah Willis,

Details of visits to school are welcome; please contact the school office on  to arrange.

You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust.

Thursday 16 th July 2026 – 12pm

Monday 20 th July 2026

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

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