Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)EDV/2026/RCPS/11523

Southbroom Infants' School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Job summary

The White Horse Federation is hiring an Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) for Rodbourne Cheney Primary School in Swindon. The role is permanent and term-time only (39 weeks), working 30 hours per week across Monday to Thursday and Friday split as specified. Salary is NJC K4-7, with terms that reflect school-based provisions.

You will be part of a supportive team, delivering high-quality early years education within an outstanding learning community striving for continued excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification.
• Be positive and passionate about high standards of care and education in Early Years settings.

Skills

EYFS curriculum

Early Years qualification

Care & education quality

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

About This Role

The role: EYFS Practitioner (Level 3)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only - 39 weeks

Hours: 30hrs per week - (Monday to Thursday 08:15-15:15pm, Friday 08:30-14:00pm)

Salary: TWHF NJC K4-7 - 18,143.89 - 19,021.37 - actual

Vacancy Details

Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is an exciting, happy, and inspiring learning community, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education for all in a caring, supportive, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated OUTSTANDING in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. At Rodbourne Cheney, we are proud to offer an exciting curriculum where teachers and pupils work together to ensure high-quality teaching and learning that is challenging and thought provoking in order for everyone to achieve their potential and beyond. We encourage our pupils to be confident individuals and independent learners, and to develop a lively and enquiring mind. We also want children to develop the ability to question and discuss rationally and apply themselves to tasks and skills as they strive to reach their true potential in all aspects of school life. We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and outstanding Early Years Practitioner to join our hard-working and committed team in Early Years. If you are looking to continue your Early Years career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Early Years Practitioner we would like to join us will:

• Be experienced and knowledgeable in the EYFS curriculum.
• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification
• Be positive and passionate about providing high standards of care and education in our Early Years settings.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.