Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner (Nursery/EYFS)

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and flexible Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving primary school nursery provision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high-quality early years education and care, helping to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and flourish.

This post is for 30.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks (term time only plus one week).

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Early Years (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within a Reception (Year R) setting.
• Confidence and flexibility to work across both Nursery and Reception classes when required.
• Understanding of effective practice across the full EYFS phase.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who can support continuity and progression across our early years provision. Experience in both Nursery and Reception would be particularly valuable as we continue to strengthen collaboration between the two settings and explore opportunities for further integration of our EYFS provision in the future.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing outstanding experiences for young children and who shares our ambition to give every child the very best start to their education.

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of high-quality learning, care and development opportunities within the school's early years provision, working flexibly across Nursery and Reception as required, ensuring children are safe, engaged and supported to achieve their full potential.