Early Years Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Ely; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in the UK is seeking an inspiring Early Years Practitioner to join their team. This role involves working with young children, promoting high-quality interactions and fostering a nurturing learning environment. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and experience in early childhood education. Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, particularly in pre-school and Reception.
• Ability to contribute to planning, observation and teaching cycles.
• Knowledge of developing speech and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a nurturing, supportive environment.
• Support children's progress and communicate with parents.
• Promote safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Understanding of EYFS

Initiative

Knowledge of early mathematics

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you see yourself as a strong team player who understands the dynamics of an EYFS classroom and your vital role within it?

Wilburton Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an inspiring and highly driven Early Years Practitioner to join our EYFS team. You will need to be experienced at working with young children (pre-school and Reception age) and will have a passion for this stage of learning. As an EYFS team, we are committed to delivering exciting and engaging learning experiences through high quality talk and interactions, within a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment.

Our school values of love, excellence and well-being underpin our ethos and drive for all children to reach their full potential, learning to love and loving to learn. You will play a vital role in supporting our school’s principles and ensuring our pupils feel supported and valued.

For an informal conversation or a visit to the school, please contact the school office on [e-mail] or 01353 740269.

Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Candidates whose applications and supporting letters sing out with knowledge and experience of the person specification (listed below) will be shortlisted for interviews on Tuesday 4th November.

What the school offers its staff

Wilburton CE Primary School is a small (115 pupils), supportive school with a strong, stable staff team. We take care of our pupils and staff, and work together to create a place where we all learn to love and love to learn.

Further details about the role

Purpose of Post

• To contribute to the planning, observation and teaching cycle of EYFS children.
• To ensure the school aims of creating high-quality adult child interactions and an oracy rich environment are fostered.
• To meet the needs of individual children from different cultures, religious backgrounds and stages of development.

Person Specification

1. Have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification or be working towards one.
2. Be able to work with young children, identifying next steps and progression and where appropriate keep accurate records.
3. Be able to work as part of a team, showing initiative and stepping in when needed.
4. Be an effective communicator, including liaising with EYFS Lead, EYFS Staff, SENCO and parents/carers.
5. Knowledge, understanding and experience of developing vocabulary, speech and communication skills.
6. Knowledge, understanding and experience of developing secure early Mathematics.
7. Be in-line with our school ethos and approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate a nurturing, supportive and welcoming environment.
2. Support and observe children, liaise with the EYFS Lead to make reasonable adjustments to ensure children succeed and effectively track progress.
3. Work with parents/carers of all children including those with additional needs ensuring full integration in the Setting; inclusive practice.
4. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
5. To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events
6. To be flexible within working practices of the setting.
7. Work alongside the EYFS team to ensure that the ethos and values of the School are fulfilled.
8. Recording accidents /incidents in the correct manner: in line with school practice.
9. To respect the confidentiality of information received.
10. To develop your role within the team.
11. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wilburton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS and Disqualification by Association check.