Reception Early Years Practitioner EYFS & Phonics

Moat Farm Infant School; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Moat Farm Infant School is seeking a dedicated Teaching and Learning Practitioner (Grade 6) to join the Reception team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role emphasises strong EYFS knowledge, phonics instruction, and nurturing approaches to early years learning.

The successful candidate will support play-based learning both indoors and outdoors, foster emotional development, and collaborate with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Able to make a positive difference to children’s lives and develop nurturing relationships.
• An approved Early Years qualification as defined by the Department for Education meeting EY qualification standards.
• Able to support high quality play indoors and outdoors, encouraging independence and a love of learning.
• Support young children to manage emotions and develop behaviour for learning in school.
• Experience or knowledge of SEMH and SEN behaviours with de-escalation strategies.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, friendly and adaptable in the role.
• Knowledge of Little Wandle phonics programme preferred; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Reception.
• Support play-based learning and development across indoor and outdoor environments.
• Promote early language development and phonics using Little Wandle and Talk Boost tools.
• Monitor and support children's emotional regulation and behaviour for learning.
• Provide nurturing relationships to support SEMH/SEN needs and implement de-escalation techniques.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Emotional development support

Behaviour management

SEMH knowledge

Phonics instruction

Language development

Education

Early Years qualification

Tools

Little Wandle phonics

Early Years Talk Boost

Wellcom screen toolkit

Job description

Moat Farm Infant School is seeking a dedicated Teaching and Learning Practitioner (Grade 6) to join the Reception team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role emphasises strong EYFS knowledge, phonics instruction, and nurturing approaches to early years learning.

The successful candidate will support play-based learning both indoors and outdoors, foster emotional development, and collaborate with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching.