Preschool Practitioner - Term Time

Egerton Preschool, Egerton

• Ref:KCC101-2773200-3S
• Posted:15/07/2026
• Pay:£13.45 ph
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:31/07/2026 at 18:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Term‑time only • 25 hours pw across 4 days • Egerton (TN27 9DR)

Inspire, Nurture, Grow: Make a Difference in Early Years!

We are seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Preschool Practitioner to join our dedicated team.  You’ll play a vital role in supporting our youngest learners, delivering engaging activities and helping every child to thrive. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a caring, community-focused school, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a practitioner with:

• a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

What we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive team
• A nurturing, child‑centred environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A role where your ideas, and passion genuinely matter
• A beautiful village location with ample parking
• NEST pension
• Uniform provided (fleece and t-shirts)

We are looking for the 25 hours to be worked as follows:

Mon 8.15am - 3pm; Wed 8.15am - 3pm; Thur 8.15am - 1pm; Fri 8.15am - 3pm

For the right candidate there may be some flexibility.

Safeguarding: Egerton Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Information about the school

Egerton Pre-School is a popular, well attended term-time setting providing care for children aged 2 to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 2.45pm, for 38 weeks of the year.

We offer a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel secure, valued and supported. Through play-based learning and meaningful experiences, children are encouraged to build confidence, independence and a love of learning while having fun.

Our daily routine is planned to support each child’s development through a balance of whole-group, small-group and one-to-one activities. We promote learning across all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning.

We believe every child is unique. We are proud to be an inclusive setting and work closely with families and external professionals to ensure every child is supported to achieve their best.

Strong communication between parents and staff is very important to us. Each child is assigned a key worker who will support them throughout their time with us, and we always encourage parents to get in touch with any questions or concerns.

Our preschool is a pack away setting based in Egerton Village Hall, in the rural village of Egerton, 20 minutes from Ashford. There is no public transport to the village, but the preschool has ample car parking available for staff and parents.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kayleigh Kench
• Address:Millennium Hall, Elm Close, Egerton, Kent, TN279DS
• Telephone: 07391181248
• Email: manager@egertonpreschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Job Description and Personal Spec