Early Years Practitioner

International Schools Today; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Leicester Grammar School Trust is seeking a warm, proactive Early Years Practitioner to support our youngest learners in a warm, caring, and stimulating environment. You will observe and monitor progress, contribute to planning and assessment, and create engaging activities indoors and outdoors that promote confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 or higher EYFS-recognised childcare qualification, have strong communication skills, safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3+ EYFS childcare qualification.
• Experience in an early years setting is essential.
• Sound knowledge of child development, safeguarding and early years practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and wellbeing daily.
• Observe and monitor progress, contribute to planning and assessment.
• Create engaging activities indoors and outdoors.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for young children

Education

Level 3 EYFS-recognised childcare qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and flourish? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences and nurturing children's development in a warm, stimulating environment. You will play an important role in supporting our youngest learners, helping them to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and be confident in creating engaging activities that support children's development through play, exploration and meaningful learning experiences. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

The role involves supporting children's learning and wellbeing on a daily basis, observing and monitoring progress, contributing to planning and assessment, and creating exciting opportunities for learning both indoors and outdoors. You will build positive and professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues, helping to foster a welcoming and inclusive setting where every child feels valued and supported.

We are looking for a warm and proactive individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful applicant must hold a Level 3 or above EYFS-recognised childcare qualification and have sound knowledge of child development, safeguarding and early years practice. Previous experience working within an early years setting is essential.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment where professional development is actively encouraged. This is a rewarding role that provides the chance to make a meaningful difference to children's early learning journey and development during their formative years.

The position is term-time only, working 34 weeks per year plus five additional days. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 3.30pm.

Closing date: Wednesday 25 November, 9:00am

Interview date: Monday 30 November

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and all other safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.