Early Years Practitioner - Greswold Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a vibrant Early Years Practitioner to work with young children in their wraparound provision. The successful candidate will engage in planning activities and providing personal care. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and offers a salary range of £24,796 – £25,583 pro rata for 32.5 hours per week. This fixed term role lasts until July 2026 with possible extra hours available.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to Level 3 in Childcare or above.
• Experience with young children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work daily with children, planning and providing learning opportunities.
• Participate in personal care for children as needed.
• Communicate confidently and friendly with all stakeholders.
• Support the wraparound provision both as part of a team and independently.

Skills

Communication with children

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 3 in Childcare or above

Job description

Overview

Greswold Greyhounds is Greswold Primary School's wraparound provision. We wish to employ a vibrant and hard working Early Years Practitioner to work with our youngest children in the school's wraparound provision.

The person we are looking for must be willing to get involved, work hard and become part of our small team as well as working on their own initiative. The qualities we require include honesty, reliability and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Work on a daily basis with children, planning, setting up and providing opportunities for learning and play.
• Participate in providing personal care to our children as required by the age of the children.
• Be confident and friendly when communicating with children, colleagues and parents.
• Work as part of a team and on own initiative to support the wraparound provision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare or above.
• Experience with this age group is desirable.

Terms and Conditions

• Contract is fixed term until 20 July 2026.
• Band B salary – £24,796 – £25,583 pro rata. Actual salary (based on Nov–July) circa £7,800.
• Role is 32.5 hours per week, 8.30 am – 3.30 pm with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break, term time only. Extra hours in before & after-school club and holiday club may be available.

Application and Contact

If you are interested, please note:

• All application forms must be returned to the school postal address or by email. We do not accept CVs.
• For informal enquiries or further information on the role please contact Abby Hall on 0121 703 2800 or [e-mail].
• The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 9 October 2025.
• We are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Greswold Primary School is committed to keeping young people and vulnerable adults safe. A DBS check will be carried out on appointment.
• Solihull Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff to share this commitment.

Attachments

• Application Form
• Job Description & Person Specification
• DBS guidance notes for applicants