Early Years & SEN Practitioner - Monkspath Junior & Infant School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive school in Solihull seeks an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for a fixed-term maternity cover role. You'll contribute to an engaging nursery environment, work with children aged 2-5, and ensure high-quality early education. The position requires a caring approach and a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. Join a committed staff to help youngsters thrive in a respectful school community.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive and committed staff team

Positive school culture promoting respect and individuality

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years is essential, including supporting children with additional needs.
• Must be able to provide intimate care professionally and with empathy.
• High expectations and ability to inspire learning are required.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting nursery provision and leading engaging activities.
• Provide intimate medical care including catheterisation as needed.
• Work collaboratively with a team to support children's learning and development.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Nurturing and inclusive approach

Experience in Early Years

Ability to support children with additional needs

Understanding of early development in literacy and maths

Positive outlook

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Band C. £25992 - £28624 pro rata FTE (actual salary £20984-£23109)

Part time. 35 hours per week, term time only.

Monday - Friday (7:45am - 3:45pm, 1 hour lunch break)

Maternity cover/Fixed term: 2025/2026 academic year. 01/09/2025-31/08/2026

Monkspath School is looking to appoint a fun, proactive and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and experienced nursery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our Early Years provision, working with 2–5 year-olds in a positive, values-driven school community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high-quality provision in our nursery setting, leading engaging activities for individuals and groups — including children with SEND and those with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This role includes providing intimate medical care (training and support will be fully provided), including clean intermittent catheterisation for a child with a medical condition.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for working with young children and a nurturing, inclusive approach

• Has experience in Early Years, including supporting children with additional needs

• Understands how children learn and can support key early development in literacy, maths and personal skills

• Has high expectations, a positive outlook, and the ability to inspire learning

• Is flexible, proactive and works effectively as part of a collaborative team

• Is committed to our school values and ethos

• Is willing and able to provide intimate care with professionalism, empathy and discretion (full training provided)

• Holds a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn

• A warm, vibrant and committed staff team

• A school culture grounded in respect, individuality and kindness

• Strong support from senior leaders, governors and parents

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your practice

If you are committed to making a positive difference in children’s lives and would enjoy working as part of our values-led school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Required from 1st September 2025

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews are to be held soon after the closing date.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and an online check.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Advert contact Details:

[e-mail]

Mr Dan Wild - Head Teacher

0121 705 2686

Attached documents
Job Description
Person Specification
Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019 Updated.doc
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Guidance notes for DBS