Job Description

The Old School Henstead is looking for an experienced EYFS Practitioners to join our team.

The successful candidate will support the teaching and learning of pupils aged 2-5, with key person responsibility for a group of EYFS pupils. They will also be required to contribute to and support the planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum, completing observations and planning activities for children, with a requirement to also lead small groups in phonics, maths and other areas. They should be a creative, team player who loves and understands child-led learning.

Our exciting EYFS department provides an excellent foundation for learning; ensuring that when the children enter school full-time, they are independent, confident, have good social and communication skills, ready to face the challenges ahead.

We are a rural preparatory school and nursery, offering a superb education to boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years.

Key Responsibilities:

- supporting children's day-to-day needs in the EYFS building
- scaffolding and extending children's ideas and experiences as they learn through play
- completing observations and planning activities for children
- leading small groups in phonics, maths and circle times
- building strong relationships with children, parents and staff members
- supporting planning and curriculum design
- being the key person for a group of our pupils
- monitoring, assessing and recording children's progress
- ensuring all health and safety and safeguarding procedures are being followed
- assisting with break and lunch duties and mealtime support
- contributing relevant observations to our in-the-moment planning system to support the child-led curriculum we offer

- supporting the wider life of the school
- undertaking nappy changing, supporting children when dressing/changing

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:

- experience working with EYFS-aged children (required)
- full and relevant EYFS qualification at Level 2 or higher (required)
- strong understanding of, or experience delivering, phonics at EYFS level. (desired)
- experience planning and delivering effective, child-centered continuous and enhanced provision (required)
- thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (required)
- able to communicate effectively with other staff members and build positive relationships (required)

- experience using online learning journals (desired)
- recent Paediatric First Aid Certificate (desired)

Additional requirements:

- able to work both independently and as part of a team
- able to follow instructions accurately and effectively
- able to pass an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

Working Hours:

The Nursery currently operates during term time only (34 weeks a year).

This part-time position is for the hours of 8:15am-4.15pm 4 days a week and is available for an immediate start on 3rd September.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 02/07/2025.

Location: The Old School Henstead
Learn about our Early Years Department here: Learn about our Early Years Department here: https://theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk/early- years/

Benefits:

- School's Contributory Pension Scheme (NEST)
- Free school lunch during term-time
- Car parking on site

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.73-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: EYFS Practitioner