Early Years Practitioner

Flourish Education; Evesham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner for a long-term, full-time role at a First School in Evesham. The position starts ASAP and continues until July 2027, joining the Early Years team to support pre-school children and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

You will help develop communication, social, emotional and early literacy skills through play-based activities, with safeguarding as a priority and a DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Early Years or pre-school setting.
• Experience working with children aged 3–5 is highly desirable.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning and safeguarding.
• Nurturing, patient and caring approach with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-school children learning and development.
• Provide high-quality care within the Early Years setting.
• Plan and run engaging age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and practical activities.
• Support children's communication, language and early literacy development.
• Support early numeracy through play and structured activities.
• Foster social and emotional skills and positive relationships.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Early Years experience

Experience with children aged 3-5

DBS on update service

Two excellent references

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?

A welcoming and inclusive First School in Evesham is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their team full-time, supporting the school's pre-school children. This is a long-term position starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027.

The successful candidate will work as part of the school's Early Years team, supporting young children through their early stages of development and helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children's development. The successful candidate will help children develop their communication, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging activities and play-based learning.

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the school's pre-school children with their learning and development.
• Providing high-quality care and support within the Early Years environment.
• Planning and supporting engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiences.
• Encouraging children to learn through play, exploration and practical activities.
• Supporting children's communication, language and early literacy development.
• Supporting early numeracy skills through play and structured activities.
• Helping children to develop their social and emotional skills and build positive relationships.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with children and creating a safe, nurturing environment.
• Encouraging children to become confident and independent learners.
• Supporting children's individual learning and development needs.
• Observing children's development and contributing to assessments and learning records.
• Working closely with the Early Years team and wider school staff to support children's progress.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to understand routines and boundaries.
• Supporting children with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting and personal care where required.
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment.

To be successful in this Early Years Practitioner role, you will need:

• Previous experience working within an Early Years or pre-school setting.
• Experience working with children aged 3–5 would be highly desirable.
• A relevant Early Years qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 would be advantageous.
• A strong understanding of Early Years development and the importance of play-based learning.
• A nurturing, patient and caring approach to supporting young children.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of an Early Years team.
• Confidence supporting children's social, emotional and developmental needs.
• A proactive and creative approach to planning and supporting activities.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting young children.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as an Early Years Practitioner for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary of £92.56 - £100 per day,dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This Early Years Practitioner position is based in Evesham and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including Pershore, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Broadway and surrounding Worcestershire areas.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency INDSA