Early Years Practitioner
University of East Anglia
Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Job Description
Sport and Commercial Services Division
The UEA Nursery
Early Years Practitioner
Ref: SC4846
Salary on appointment will be £24,704 per annum (£12.66 per hour).
Are you qualified in Early Years Practice looking for the opportunity to work in a Nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED?
Do you want a role which offers career development and progression opportunities?
We are looking for a Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team in our Yellow Room. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a warm, welcoming setting where children are at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working as part of a close-knit team, supporting children aged under 2 years, building strong attachments, and supporting their development through high-quality interactions and care routines.
You must have a relevant Early Years qualification with knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, along with experience of working with young children in a nursery setting. You will also need a willingness to undertake training and work flexibly across the nursery age range, as you will work with all age groups.
This full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on an indefinite basis. Full-time roles are 37 ½ hours per week year-round on Mondays to Fridays.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Benefits include:
34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days
Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team
Closing date: 4 August 2025
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Salary
Salary on appointment will be £24,704 per annum (£12.66 per hour).
Attendance
Full time
Hours
37.5 per week Monday to Friday
How to apply
Apply online via https://vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/1660/early-years-practitioner-sc4846.html