Preschool Practitioner

Castle School Education Trust; Highbridge; Hybrid; GBP 7,900 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

West Huntspill Primary School in Highbridge, Somerset, is seeking a Preschool Practitioner to join the Early Years team. You will support learning and development through engaging activities and warm, nurturing care for children and families.

The role involves planning with the Preschool Manager, monitoring progress, and ensuring OFSTED and safety standards are met. Part-time, term-time plus INSET days with a welcoming long-term team environment.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge and child development understanding.
• Safeguarding procedures and health & safety compliance.
• Experience in childcare or education settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning activities and participate in community events.
• Monitor and evaluate children’s progress; maintain accurate records/reports.
• Collaborate with EYFS team, volunteers and external partners to support families.
• Ensure the setting complies with OFSTED regulations and health & safety policies.
• Maintain resources and equipment for safe, smooth operations.

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher)

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene certificates

Job description

# Preschool PractitionerEmployer: West Huntspill Primary SchoolLocation: Highbridge, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE per annum. £7,864 proratedPosted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581288* Share :* Print**Job title:** Preschool Practitioner**Contract type:** Permanent**Working hours:** 13 per week**Working pattern:** Monday and Tuesday 8:30 -3:15pm**Working weeks:** Term time + 2 INSET days**Salary:** PATH 4 £26,429 FTE per annum. £7,864 proratedWe are looking for a dedicated and energetic Preschool Practitioner to join our Early Years team. This is an exciting opportunity to help realise our shared ambition of delivering a great education for every child within a caring and stimulating environment.**About the role**In this role you will be a key part of our Early Years team, ensuring that every child’s learning and developmental needs are met through engaging activities and thoughtful care. You will work closely with the Preschool Manager to implement individual childcare plans and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for both children and their families.**Your core responsibilities will include:*** Contributing to the planning of activities and participating in community events to maintain a positive profile for the Pre-School.* Assisting with the monitoring and evaluation of children’s progress while maintaining accurate records and reports.* Working alongside the EYFS team, volunteers, and external agencies to provide the best possible services to our families.* Ensuring the setting complies with OFSTED regulations and health and safety policies.* Maintaining resources and equipment to ensure the smooth and safe running of our facilities.**About you**We are looking for a professional who is deeply committed to the safeguarding and well-being of young people. You should be a flexible team player capable of staying calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.**Our ideal candidate possesses:*** A full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher), with Paediatric First Aid and Food & Hygiene certificates considered highly desirable.* Proven experience working in childcare or education (such as a nursery or pre-school), including experience planning activities and working with parents.* A comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), child development, and Child Protection procedures.* Strong communication and organizational skills, basic IT proficiency, and the ability to record detailed observations of children’s progress.To find out more about our setting and our values please visit the West Huntspill Primary School website. To be considered for this position please complete an application form by 9am, Friday 6 November. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. *Join us in **Providing a Great Education for Every Child****Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.*### AttachmentsPathway Recruitment Pack (3)Preschool Practitioner JD (1)### Safeguarding Statement:Pathway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not \"protected\" (i.e., filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.