Job Description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Required -

30 hrs a week, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - 8.45am - 4.15pm

Middleton Cheney Pre School Ltd is an independent setting supported by a passionate team of Practitioners and Directors.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic

Early Years Practitioner

to join our experienced and dedicated team

- A dedicated fun and friendly practitioner who preferably holds a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

- A practitioner who understands the value of play and can adapt their practice to suit the needs of each individual child across the 2-4 year age range.

- A practitioner who is flexible and prepared to work in all areas of our provision including outside

- You must be able to think on your feet and use your own initiative and is not afraid of a challenge or a mess!

- A practitioner who is able to join and embrace working within our experienced and supportive team

- A practitioner who holds children at the heart of everything they do which sometimes means working outside of work hours completing additional tasks, preparation and training

- This job is principally for 4 days per week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.45 to 4.15 -however, you may be required to work other days in a cover situation. This is a term time only position.

- Pension scheme

- Subsidised childcare (as long as places available)

- Paid holiday entitlement

- Paid support for training

- Full mentoring given for training and beyond

Applicants

must

hold GCSE/O Levels/Functional skills in English and Mathematics at Level 2 and above.

An as soon as possible start date is required but we can work to notice periods etc.

We accept CV's, in the first instance, however, applications must be completed to apply for this position. For a full job description and application form, please contact Jacqui Edwards at

preschoolcommittee@live.co.uk

Please do not hesitate to email us preschoolcommittee@live.co.uk if you have any questions.

Closing date for applications is

: Sunday 25th January 2026.

Interviews will be held, in person, during w/c 26th January 2026.

Middleton Cheney Pre School Limited is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We take Safeguarding extremely seriously and follow Safer Recruitment procedures. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 13.38 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Banbury OX17 2PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person