Early Years Practitioner – Level 3

Oakleaf Primary; Bourne End; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Oakleaf Primary School invites an Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join the EYFS team. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus INSET, fixed-term for 1 year.

You will support children, including those with SEN, and work closely with the EYFS team to help pupils access learning and develop independence. NVQ Level 3 and GCSE English/Maths are required.

ASAP start; closing date 29 September 2026; contact HR for details.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and GCSE English/Maths required.
• Experience with SEN is beneficial.
• Ability to work with the EYFS team and support key children within EYFS.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils to access learning and self-help skills.
• Work closely within the EYFS team with a responsibility for key children within EYFS.

Connaissances

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Description du poste

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

Oakleaf Primary School

Actual salary: H3 + fringe pro rata (£20421)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time + INSET

Contract: 1 year fixed term

Start Date: ASAP

Oakleaf Primary School educates children from Nursery to Year 6 on a large site with plenty of classroom and outdoor space. The staff benefit from the opportunities afforded by being part of the well-established Scholars’ Education Trust, with close links to The Hemel Hempstead School and Longdean School, both local SET schools, and others within Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. You will have previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role will help support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills. You will work closely within the EYFS team with a responsibility for key children within EYFS.

You will need to have a NVQ level 3 (appropriate to Early Years and a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above) with a high standard of written and spoken English.

The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012.

This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

For further information on the role please contact HR at [e-mail] or on 01727 734424.

Application closing date: 29 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.