Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Dragonflies Preschool CIO
- East Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Currently £12.51 per hour – to be reviewed shortly

We are looking to recruit a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with a passion for providing high quality education at Dragonflies Preschool in Axminster.
You will be joining a small, supportive and highly motivated team.
Our lovely pre-school room is located next to St. Marys Primary School, we have use of the school grounds when free, so that we can extend our learning experiences to the sports hall, outside play areas and woodland.
We are looking for an additional practitioner who is a confident, trustworthy person, who can communicate well. You will need a passion for teaching and learning in the Early Years and will therefore have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and assessment process. We need you to help us excite and inspire young children and support them in reaching these educational targets.
You will need a level 3 childcare qualification and demonstrable experience working in a childcare setting. The post is for 4 days a week, 38 weeks per year, from 8.40am-3.30pm, including a paid lunch break.
Please see job description for full details (attached below).
Apply:
If you feel you have the education and qualities we are looking for and would like to join a strong and supportive team, we highly encourage your application. We welcome visits to the setting prior to the interview.
To apply, to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact dragonfliesfinance@stmarysaxminster.devon.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: W/c 23 March 2026
Click here to see the Job DescriptionJob Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationEast Devon
- Work Postcode
EX13 5BE
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
Currently £12.51 per hour – to be reviewed shortly
- Job TermTemporary
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
8.40am – 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Term time. Temporary with the potential to become permanent
- Closing Date
20/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes
