Early Years Practitioner - St. Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chedworth
Cheltenham
Grade Grade 3- 5 pro rata depending on experience
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (31.25 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
Interview Date: 22/04/2026
Start Date A.S.A.P.
St Andrew’s is a Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is seeking to appoint an Early Years practitioner, potential for wrap around care hours. We are looking to recruit an individual who is flexible, personable and patient to join the team. We are committed to celebrating each and every child and require a dedicated early years practitioner, who will join our journey of providing varied opportunities for learning, and recognise the gifts and talents of each individual child.
Based in the EYFS/KS1 unit this position is 5 days a week.
• 8.30- 3.15pm (minus 30 mins lunch) as early years practitioner supporting pre-school and EYFS pupils.
• Including midday supervisor role 12:15-13:15.
• Opportunity for another role: 3.15-5.00pm Afterschool club 2 days a week to be discussed
The successful candidate will be supporting pupils in class, interventions and potentially children with EHCPs and will play a key role in the team. You will work alongside highly experienced EYFS teachers.
This position is a fixed term contract with probationary period. Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April and interview date Wednesday 22nd April TBC.
The following pay scales apply:
• EYFS practitioner: Grade 3 -5 (£24,404 - £27269) pro rata depending on experience.
• Midday Supervisor: Grade 2 (£24027) pro rata
• Optional Wrap around School Club: Grade 2 (£24027 pro rata)
Our ideal candidate would have a Level 3 or above in early years childcare but we will also accept applications from those who would be willing to undertake the Level 3 qualification.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•To work under the direction of the classroom teacher and SENco (this is a broad duty, which will cover a number of ever-changing tasks).
•Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of groups of children.
•Support individual pupils and groups of pupils in their learning, particularly in our early years unit.
•Deliver interventions to individuals and groups, reporting back to the class teacher and SENco.
•Support informal and formal assessment procedures.
•Follow and implement school policies and procedures.
•Attend school meetings as required.
•To consider attendance on appropriate courses.
•Supporting the emotional well-being of pupils in the classroom.
•Support pupils with phonics teaching and learning and speaking and listening.
•Accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits.
•To know and apply school policies including Child Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Behaviours etc.
Further Responsibilities
Midday Supervision
Your role will be to ensure pupils are supervised at all times and kept safe and;
•To ensure excellent time keeping and that children are supervised at all times.
•To model good social interaction with the children and excellent table manners.
•To adhere to decisions made by Senior Leaders.
•Support pupils in their eating (promoting a healthy, balanced diet and teaching how to cut food up).
•Create alternative arrangements for wet playtimes in consultation with senior members of staff.
General Conduct
•Be respectful in your conduct towards pupils, parents and colleagues at all times.
•Report any concerns relating to safeguarding or conduct to the line manager (failure to do so could result in disciplinary proceedings).
•Adhere to the behaviour policy at all times remaining calm and fair.
•To maintain a safe environment for all through cleaning, assessing, reporting.
Record all accidents in the accident book and report incidents, in line with our medical and first aid policy.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
•has relevant experience of working with primary and EYFS aged children and ideally a level 3 or above qualification in childcare.
•Is suitable to work with children. (The post holder must have Enhanced DBS Clearance to carry out this role and be responsible for the promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
We encourage and welcome those who may want to come and look around school before applying. Please also take a look at our school website which will give you a good idea about us! www.st-andrewsschool.co.uk . You will also find the application form and job spec under vacancies.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website' You may need to scroll down to find the actual advert.
