Job Description

The Montessori House - Wantage, Oxfordshire
13.50 - 14.00 (depending on hours and experience)
Part-time | Immediate Start

About Us

The Montessori House (TMH) is a nurturing, child-centred setting located in the heart of Ardington. We follow the principles of Maria Montessori, creating an environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence, and build confidence at their own pace. Our team is dedicated to fostering curiosity, respect, and a lifelong love of learning within a warm and supportive community.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reflective, and motivated

Early Years Practitioner

to join our Montessori-led setting on a part-time basis. Working three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday), you will support high-quality learning experiences, build meaningful relationships with children and their families, and contribute to maintaining a calm, inspiring, and developmentally appropriate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a consistent key person, forming secure, nurturing relationships with assigned children and their families. Support Montessori-aligned, child-led learning experiences in line with the EYFS and the Montessori curriculum. Observe, assess, and document children's development, contributing to accurate learning journeys and progress tracking. Maintain a safe, orderly, and enriching classroom environment both indoors and outdoors, encouraging independence and exploration. Promote positive behaviour guidance, modelling calm, respectful communication in line with Montessori principles. Support daily routines including snack preparation, mealtimes, toileting, and transitions, ensuring dignity and inclusion at all times. Work collaboratively with colleagues to uphold Montessori values and high standards of early years practice. Build strong partnerships with parents/carers, sharing progress, insights, and developmental guidance. Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, hygiene, and risk assessment procedures consistently. Engage actively in reflective practice, staff meetings, and CPD opportunities to enhance professional growth. Contribute to inclusive practice and support for children with SEND, adapting learning experiences where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). Enhanced DBS clearance and the legal right to work in the UK. Experience working in an Early Years setting (Montessori experience highly valued). Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development. Warm, professional communication skills with children, colleagues, and families. Ability to work collaboratively in a calm, child-centred environment. Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and equality. Willingness to participate in all aspects of personal care and follow medical/allergy plans. Availability to work

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

each week.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Montessori training or experience working in a Montessori environment. Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or willingness to complete). Experience using digital learning journals or observation software. Knowledge of SEND strategies such as Makaton, PECS, or differentiated planning. Interest in outdoor learning or Forest School practice.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate of

13.50-14.00

depending on experience. Supportive, friendly team within a nurturing Montessori environment. Opportunities for professional development and Montessori-specific training. Beautiful setting in a historic village school building with a strong community feel. Commitment to staff wellbeing and a respectful, collaborative workplace culture.
Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Work
Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27 - 30 per week