Early Years Childcare Practitioner

Fixed Term contract for 1 Year

A position has arisen at Pheasey Park Farm, working at our Early Years Centre. The Centre provides full day care provision for children aged 0 months to 4 years, as well as wraparound care for 3 and 4 year olds. The Centre also provides before and after school provision for primary aged children as well as some holiday clubs.

The successful applicant will strengthen the Early Years Centre and contribute positively to a high-quality learning environment by working as part of a team of staff.

Key responsibilities for the Early Years Practitioner role include:

• To assist Room Leaders in providing an organised, welcoming and stimulating learning environment for all children;
• Supporting all children in achieving their developmental milestones.
• To implement the planned programme of activities as arranged by the Room Leader.
• To carry out children’s observations in order to support the assessment of their learning and development.
• To communicate with parents to achieve a positive relationship that supports the children’s well-being.

The post will work under the direction of the Early Years Centre Manager/Assistant Head Teacher.

Successful applicants will be team players and demonstrate excellent organisational, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 9:00AM

INTERVIEWS: W/C 28 SEPTEMBER 2026

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.