Pre School and School Practitioner

Eteach International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Cleeve Church of England First School is seeking an Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant. The role splits time between Preschool support and Year 2 classroom assistance, fostering a safe, nurturing environment and promoting children's learning through play-based experiences.

The position is permanent and term-time, with 25.6 hours per week across five days, including INSET days. DBS disclosure is required, and safeguarding is a top priority in this academy.

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Ability to observe and assess children's development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development in Preschool through play and high-quality interactions.
• Support Year 2 classroom learning to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Contribute to safeguarding, assessments, and learning records as appropriate.

Skills

Play-based learning

Observing development

Job description

* Pre School and School PractitionerNEWFast Apply# Pre School and School PractitionerEmployerLocation: Watchet, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Full time equivientPosted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 11th October 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577618Job Reference: OCS-2994Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1577618* Share :**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.### Attachments### 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.*### Old Cleeve Church of England First School