Early Years Practitioner

Nythe Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

Nythe Primary School in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to support children's holistic development through engaging indoor and outdoor activities under the EYFS framework, contributing to a nurturing learning environment.

You will join a collaborative team in well‑equipped EYFS classrooms with access to an excellent outdoor play area and a sensory room, delivering learning experiences that meet each child’s needs.

Job description

About Nythe Primary School

Nythe Primary School is a one-form entry school in Swindon with big ambitions. Our motto ‘Together, may our feathers give us wings to soar’ drives all that we do, with our values of Strength, Opportunity, Aspiration and Respect underpinning our curriculum.

Nurturing all children from the moment they start their learning journey with us, we ensure our children are able to grow into well-educated and caring young people.

Our experienced team has created an ambitious curriculum that supports the development of the whole child. Drawing upon local opportunities to bring history alive, carry out geography fieldwork, be inspired by artists and musicians and explore the diversity of our community, our curriculum aims to support every child in understanding their place in the world. Children who aspire to be active global citizenships who make a difference.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing team at Nythe Primary School. Working under the direction of the EYFS Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting children’s holistic development through engaging indoor and outdoor educational experiences. This is an opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team, using your specialist knowledge and experience to assist in the development and education of children in their early years. You’ll be based in our well-equipped EY classrooms with access to an excellent outdoor play area and fully-resourced sensory room, where you’ll help create meaningful learning experiences that support each child’s individual needs. If you’re passionate about child‑centred practice, have strong communication skills, and are committed to working in partnership with parents and colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.

15 hours per week - Weds & Thurs (08.55 - 15.10) & Fri (09.00 - 12.00) with the possibility to increase hours

Term-time plus inset - 39 weeks (44.85 paid weeks)

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)


• A dynamic and innovative school, with motivated and engaged learners.


• Staff who love to work as a team and who have a sense of fun


• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme


• Free Eye Tests


• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust


• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.