Pre School and School Practitioner

Eteach International; Somerset West and Taunton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Cleeve Church of England First School in Watchet, Somerset, is inviting applications for an Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant. The role splits time between our Preschool and Year 2 class, supporting learning, development and wellbeing through play-based learning and high-quality interactions.

You will work 25.6 hours per week during term time with INSET days. We seek someone passionate about children's development, who can nurture relationships, support transitions, and help

Qualifications

• Experience working with Preschool and KS1 pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development in Preschool through play and high-quality interactions.
• Observe children's learning and development and contribute to assessments and records.
• Support the EYFS curriculum and smooth transitions into preschool and school life.
• Assist Year 2 teaching and help pupils access the curriculum.

Skills

Early Years Practitioner

Teaching Assistant

EYFS

Safeguarding

Job description

# Pre School and School PractitionerEmployer: Old Cleeve Church of England First SchoolLocation: Watchet, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Full time equivientPosted: 2nd October 2026Expires: 11th October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577618Job Reference: OCS-2994* Share :* Print**Job Advert: Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant****Role**: Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant**Location**: Old Cleeve First School**Start Date**: ASAPClosing Date: 11.10.2026Interview Date: w/c 12.10.2026**Grade:** Grade 1 SCP 3/4 (dependent on qualifications and experience)**Hours of Work**:25.6 hours per week, 5 days a weekTerm time and 5 INSET days**Abated salary:** £15,226.00 - £15,465.00**Purpose of the Role**This is an exciting and varied role split across our Preschool and Key Stage 1 provision. Thesuccessful candidate will spend two days each week working as an Early Years Practitionerwithin our Preschool, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality provision and play-based learning experiences. They will spend two days each weeksupporting teaching and learning within our Year 2 classroom, helping pupils to access thecurriculum and achieve their full potential. The remaining day will be allocated according toschool need.The successful candidate will be passionate about children's development, understand theimportance of nurturing positive relationships and be committed to ensuring every child feelssafe, valued and successful. As part of our wider inclusion ethos, they will play a key role inproviding high-quality support that removes barriers to learning and promotes children's social,emotional and academic progress.**Key Responsibilities****Supporting Learning and Development in Preschool**Work as part of the Early Years team to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environmentwhere children can thrive. Support children's learning through play, adult-led activities and high-quality interactions that promote communication, language, personal, social and emotionaldevelopment.Observe children's learning and development, contributing to assessments and learning recordswhere appropriate. Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)curriculum, helping children to make strong progress across all areas of learning.Build warm and trusting relationships with children and families, supporting smooth transitionsinto preschool and school life. Promote independence, curiosity and confidence, helping childrendevelop the skills they need for future learning.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureOFSTED REPORTTrust Annual Report 2025EYFS and TA Job Advert 2026-27.docx (1)Pre School Practitioner JD OCS (1)### Safeguarding Statement:*We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.**We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.*