Hours: part-time over 3 consecutive days either Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday, 08:15 – 15:45

Contract: Permanent, term-time only: 39 weeks per year includes 1 week Continued Professional Development per year (44.6 paid weeks per year)

Grade: Hay 3

Full time equivalent salary: From £26,180 per annum including London Fringe

Actual salary: pro-rata £11,802 per annum for 19 hrs 30 mins per week

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early learning journey? We are seeking a reliable and experienced individual with a proven track record in Early Years education.

Required from April 2026 the ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in an Early Years setting, with a CACHE level 3 qualification and a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.

Essential Requirements:

• CACHE level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Proven experience working in an Early Years environment
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development principles
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and daily routines
• Ability to work unsupervised, using initiative to prioritise, multi-task and be flexible
• A “can-do” approach and able to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to work as a part of a professional team and communicate effectively with staff and families

The successful candidate will work as support staff providing for the educational, physical and social needs of pupils in these vital and rewarding roles.

Closing date: midday Thursday 12 March 2026 and in-person interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: admin@hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk or call the school on 01279 654127. 

Manor Fields is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community.  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.  Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an online check and satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.