Early Years Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Wembley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant multi-cultural school in Wembley is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join their early years provision. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent and have a strong understanding of child development. Responsibilities include acting as a key worker and ensuring access to the EYFS curriculum. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Bespoke professional development

Inner London salary

Support and challenge at all levels

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged birth to five.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and develop new skills.
• Understanding of the needs of children and families including disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker to ensure children have access to the EYFS curriculum.
• Observe, assess and record learning in line with school systems.
• Work in partnership with Parents/Carers.

Skills

Full working knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum

Understanding of key principles of child development and learning

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build and form working relationships

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Education

NVQ 3 or BTEC in care and education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Preston Park is looking for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our early year’s provision within our vibrant multi-cultural school. Preston Park is a thriving three form entry, fully inclusive and diverse community school in Wembley, Brent. We educate children from all over the world and strive to ensure that all children are ‘Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’ for inspirational learning experiences. Teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that children achieve excellence, enjoy their time at school and develop into confident, resilient and independent learners. Our school is well resourced with rich indoor and outdoor learning environments including bright classrooms, spacious playgrounds, a wildlife nature reserve and a sensory quad area.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, act as a key worker to ensure children have access to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Observe, assess and record learning in line with school systems and processes.
• Initiate and plan learning experiences with the support of teaching staff as needed; evaluate and adapt daily, weekly and termly to meet the children’s needs and interests.
• Work with individuals and groups of children according to their development and individual needs.
• Work in partnership with Parents/Carers.
• Organise with the support of the Early Years teachers and other professionals a smooth transition from home to school.
• Draw on the expertise of colleagues within school and external agencies to draw up plans for individual children.
• Display the children’s work to reflect their achievements.
• Keep and update records as agreed with senior staff, including individual portfolios.
• Provide an inclusive service for care and education, ensuring activities reflect the diverse backgrounds of the children.
• Provide a sensitive and high level of personal care to children that supports their individual needs.

What we can offer

• Programme of bespoke professional development
• Inner London salary, on-site parking and good transport links
• Support and challenge by leaders at all levels
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Dynamic learning climate with a warm, friendly feel

The successful candidate will

• Hold an NVQ 3 or BTEC in care and education or equivalent qualification – N.N.E.B
• Full working knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and Early Years Profile and The SEN Code of Practice
• A thorough understanding of how young children learn
• Understanding of key principles of child development and learning
• Understanding of the needs of children and families including those with disabilities
• Previous experience in working with children aged birth to five
• Previous experience of leading a small team or area
• Ability to absorb and understand a wide range of information concerning the centre’s functions
• Ability to build and form working relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues, to work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise between conflicting demands
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and develop new skills and learning opportunities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate to communicating with Managers, children, Parents/Carers, families and staff
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in Maths and English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.

Visits

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged; please call the school telephone number to arrange your visit.

Salary and Hours

Early Years Practitioner Salary (full-time equivalent): Brent Single Status Pay Scale - Scale 5 point 12-17 £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 plus £2,301.00 London Weighting paid pro rata as this role is part time and term time only. Actual Pro Rata Salary: £24,102.00 - £26,144.00 plus £1,939.00 London Weighting. Hours of work: 35 hours per week – 8:15–4:00pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break, term time only.

Application Process

Completed application forms (CVs cannot be accepted and will not be shortlisted) should be emailed to the school or posted back to the school.

Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025 at 10:00am. Interview Date: Week commencing 13 October 2025. Start Date: As soon as possible.

Safeguarding

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview self-declaration form and an internet search will be carried out.