Early Years Practitioner

Flourish Education; Tipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £18,049–£19,500 per

Holiday pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing registration support

Regular consultant contact

Job summary

Flourish Education in Tipton is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner for a full-time, long-term role in their pre-school. The successful candidate will support children during development and help them settle into school with a nurturing, engaging EY environment.

Responsibilities include play-based learning, transitions, and collaboration with the EY team to deliver high-quality care. A Level 2/3 EY qualification and DBS updated within 12 months are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2/3) required.
• Experience in an Early Years setting (nursery/pre-school/school).
• DBS on update service or issued within last 12 months.
• Minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the pre-school room throughout the school day.
• Aid phased welcome and transition for new children.
• Support learning and development through play-based activities and EYFS.
• Build positive relationships to help children feel safe and secure.
• Support children's communication, social development, independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with class teacher and EY team to ensure an engaging environment.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions and classroom organisation.
• Observe development and share insights with the team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you a dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking for a full-time, long-term role within a Primary School?
A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Tipton is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join their pre-school room from September. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support young children during an important stage of their development, helping them settle into school and build confidence within a nurturing and engaging Early Years environment.
The role will initially involve a phased welcome for the children, supporting them as they become familiar with the setting, routines, staff, and other children. The successful candidate will be caring, patient, and enthusiastic, with previous experience working in an Early Years setting and a relevant Early Years qualification. This is a long-term position contracted until May 2027.
As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children within the school's pre-school room throughout the school day.

• Helping children settle into the setting through a phased welcome and transition period.

• Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities and the Early Years curriculum.

• Building positive and trusting relationships with children, helping them feel safe, confident, and secure.

• Supporting children's communication, social development, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

• Working closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team to provide a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

• Supporting daily routines, transitions, personal care, and classroom organisation where required.

• Observing children's development and sharing relevant information with the wider team.

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

• A relevant Early Years qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Previous experience working in an Early Years setting, such as a nursery, pre-school, or school.

• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach.

• The ability to build strong and positive relationships with young children.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A proactive and flexible attitude.

• The ability to support children through transitions and new experiences.

• 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 – £18,049 - £19,500 per annum (based on previous experience).

• 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 your placement.

• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This Early Years Practitioner position is based in Tipton and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including Dudley, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Bilston, and Wolverhampton.

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.