Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for a passionate, nurturing, and enthusiastic Terrific for Twos Worker to join our dedicated early years team. Working with our 2-year-old children, you will play a key role in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment where every child can thrive, explore, and develop confidence in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate activities that support children’s development.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Support children’s personal, social, emotional, and communication development.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Experience working with children aged 2-3 years is desirable.

• A warm, caring, and patient nature.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

• A commitment to providing outstanding care and learning experiences.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

• Access to our employee assistance scheme.

Visits to the school are welcome and if you would like to discuss the role further please contact the school office on 01902558522 and ask to speak to Mrs McCalliog (Assistant Head for Early years and KS1).

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website: Homepage | St Andrew's

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient applications are recieved.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.