Early Years Practitioner: Nurturing Learning & Wellbeing

Manor Community; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm environment

Staff wellbeing

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Manor Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. You will support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment, building strong relationships with pupils, families and staff.

You will work under the EYFS lead to reinforce learning, support personal care where needed, and help maintain safeguarding practices while contributing to a positive classroom culture.

Qualifications

• DfE Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• Ability to support learning across the classroom.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom under the direction of the EYFS lead.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence.
• Adapt support to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence in learning.
• Contribute to pupils' social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Prepare, set up and clear away learning resources and classroom materials.
• Support play-based and practical learning activities.
• Assist with supervision during break and lunchtimes where required.
• Record basic pupil data, observations and learning evidence.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and report any concerns appropriately.
• Support pupils with personal care needs (e.g. toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating) in line with school guidance.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a calm, consistent approach.
• Works effectively as part of a team while also using initiative.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 EY Educator or equivalent

Job description

Manor Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. You will support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment, building strong relationships with pupils, families and staff.

You will work under the EYFS lead to reinforce learning, support personal care where needed, and help maintain safeguarding practices while contributing to a positive classroom culture.