EYFS Practitioner at St Johns CofE Academy

St Johns CofE Academy; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s CE Academy in Wantage, part of the Cambrian Learning Trust, seeks a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm, nurturing learning environment and contribute to our established practice. You will support the Early Years team across our all-through setting (2–16 years) with a focus on curiosity, creativity and discovery.

The role is term-time only (38 weeks plus 5 days), Monday to Friday 8.00–16.00. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young children in an early years setting.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.
• Ability to contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and DBS expectations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a warm and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's progress in line with the curriculum and its drivers (curiosity, creativity, discovery).
• Engage with families and the local community to build strong relationships.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and participate in DBS checks as required.

Skills

Early Years experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Curriculum understanding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Job description

About this Role

We are looking for a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join St John's and contribute to our warm and nurturing learning environment and the best practice we have established. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an Early Years team at an all-through school (2-16 Years) as part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. We believe in the importance of building strong relationships with families and the local community, to make our school a place of fascination and enjoyment for all children to learn and discover, whatever their needs and abilities.

You must be a highly motivated, passionate, and energetic practitioner, committed to ensuring children's progress in line with our curriculum and its drivers (curiosity, creativity and discovery).

The working arrangements will be Term Time Only (38 weeks per year plus 5 days). Monday to Friday 8.00-16.00. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

You are warmly welcomed to arrange a tour of our school by contacting the school office.

The Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools' communities.

Safeguarding Statement

St John's CE Academy and the Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.