Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours of work: Full time preferred but there is some flexibility for the right person. Monday - Friday, including school holidays

Contract type: Permanent

A bit about us:

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School is part of King Alfred Trust, along with Pewsey Primary School and King's Gate Primary School and provides childcare all year round.

All about the role:

We are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner. We have a couple of roles available, one of them would suit an apprentice and one an experienced practitioner. Are you friendly, creative, flexible, committed, hard working and have a good sense of humour? You could be suitable to join our team. You will deliver fun, age appropriate activities to ensure a safe environment is maintained for all the children.

What we can offer:

• Well motivated children
• Supportive parents and Trustees
• Friendly colleagues
• Good induction procedures
• Further opportunities for development

What we are seeking for:

• Great communicator, friendly and approachable
• Relates well to a wide range of people
• Resourceful and can work using own initiative
• Confidential
• Able to manage and prioritise their own time and workload
• Open to learning new skills
• Adaptable to the needs of the business on a day to day basis

Find out more and apply:

Please visit our website for more information about the setting or contact Amy Spence, Puddleducks Manager to arrange a visit - or Helen Johnson, Admin Officer at Pewsey Primary School for an application form -

To apply online, please download the application form and click the 'apply now' button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter. Please note: CV's will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Monday 13th April 2026 at 9.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Commencement date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.