Early years practitioner (level 3) - The Alton School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving inner London primary school seeks an Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join their dedicated team. The role involves planning and delivering learning activities, supporting children’s educational and emotional needs, and fostering positive behavior in a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary and professional development in a nurturing setting, starting September 2025.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Modern well-equipped building

On-site free parking

Membership of local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of EYFS.
• Passionate about meeting the needs of all children, including those with SEND.
• Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Complement professional work of teachers and manage learning activities.
• Establish professional relationships with pupils and families.
• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence.

Skills

Great personality

Enthusiasm

Ability to work with children

Commitment to teamwork

Proactivity

Reliability

Promoting positive behavior

Education

Early years practitioner qualification (level 3)

Job description

Early years practitioner (level 3) - The Alton School

About Us

Term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Are you an excellent, qualified, early years practitioner (level 3)?

Do you enjoy working with nursery aged children and have the vision to help them succeed?

If so you why not join our lovely community school and be part of a team to ensure that The Alton children are given the opportunity and support they need to fulfil their true potential

The Alton is an inclusive inner London primary school situated next to Richmond Park.

Your main priorities will be to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities following the EYFS Curriculum under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individual or groups of children, or on a short-term basis for whole classes. Working with children to ensure their educational and emotional needs are met and promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

You will establish professional relationships with the new pupils and their families as well as with other staff in the school. You will assist the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management of resources. You will supervise as required whole classes occasionally, during the short-term absence of teachers and contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of The Alton School.

You will need:

• A great personality and good enthusiasm
• Be an excellent, qualified, early years practitioner (level 3)
• Have a sound understanding of the EYFS and the needs of children in the early years
• Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children, including those with SEND
• Be committed to working closely with parents and as part of a team
• To be proactive, committed, resilient and reliable.
• Ability to Work with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
• Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils

We offer:

• A supportive working environment in a modern well-equipped building
• Amazing grounds
• On site free parking and close to a good transport network
• Membership of local government pension scheme

If you think you have the ability to help provide our children with an exceptional education want to be part of this exciting opportunity to help our pupils to be the best that they can be, please contact the school office or download the application forms and documents attached.

For further information and to visit the school please telephone the office to arrange an appointment.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed Application forms should be returned to [e-mail]

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The Alton School

(Quality First Education Trust)

D anebury Avenue, Roehampton, London SW15 4PD

Headteacher: Linsay Thomson
Deputy Headteacher Richard Brennan

Salary Actual Salary £25,600 (Pay award pending)

Job Reference randw/TP/55/8398

Contract Type Term Time

Closing Date 30 June, 2025

Job Category Schools / Academies - Support staff roles