Early Years HLTA

Lift Schools; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Healthcare and financial support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Job summary

Lift Schools is seeking a Nursery Lead Practitioner / HLTA to take a leading role in Pebbles Nursery, delivering outstanding early years provision for 2- and 3-year-olds. You will work under the EYFS Lead and Nursery Teacher to nurture a caring, inclusive environment and support a small, dedicated team to help every child thrive.

The role emphasises leadership, safeguarding and high-quality teaching, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an Early Years setting with leadership responsibilities.
• Holds a full Level 3 EY qualification or HLTA status (or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, empathy and patience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons accessible to all learners.
• Guide and coach Teaching Assistants to develop practice.
• Create and deliver intervention strategies for children needing extra support.
• Build positive relationships to foster independent learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and pastoral staff on progress.
• Organise learning spaces and resources to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or HLTA status

Job description

Are you a nursery lead practitioner or HLTA wanting to play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of a lovely nursery, supported by the Nursery Teacher and EYFS Lead to deliver outstanding early years provision?

Your new school

Lift Barton Hill is a lovely primary school that have been graded as ‘Good' by Ofstedwith an ‘Outstanding' Early Years and aim for every child to have a happy and active primary education in an environment that is caring and supporting. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Nursery Lead Practitioner / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated early years team at Pebbles Nursery. Pebbles is a purpose-built nursery providing a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment for 2 and 3-year-old children. We currently accommodate up to 15 two-year-olds and 16 three-year-olds, with exciting opportunities for future expansion. Our experienced team includes skilled nursery practitioners, a qualified Nursery Teacher and an EYFS Lead, all working collaboratively to ensure every child receives the very best start to their learning journey.

About the role

You will lead the team in creating a safe, engaging and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive, ensuring that high standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons that are engaging and accessible to all students
• Guide and support Teaching Assistants, helping them grow through feedback and coaching
• Create and deliver intervention strategies for students who need extra support
• Build positive relationships with students and help them develop independent learning skills
• Work with teachers, parents, and pastoral staff to support each child's progress
• Help organise learning spaces and resources that meet the needs of all learners

We are looking for someone who

You’ll have substantial experience working within an Early Years setting and hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or HLTA status (or equivalent). We are looking for somebody who has strong leadership skills and can inspire and support a team whilst working collaboratively. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, empathy, and patience. Please note if you don't holds a current Paediatric First Aid qualification that’s fine but you will need toobtain one immediately upon appointment.

How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential

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