Early Years Worker - 2, Room Leader 0-2 Years
Tyndale Community School · Oxford · Oxfordshire
Job description
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Worker-1 to join our developing nursery provision for children aged 2-4 years. The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Lead and wider Early Years team to provide high-quality care, learning opportunities and nurturing support for young children.
This role will involve:
Supporting children’s learning and development through purposeful play and high-quality interactions
Helping to create a safe, stimulating and engaging nursery environment
Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, independence and communication skills
Contributing to observations, assessments and planning opportunities linked to children’s interests and development
Promoting inclusive practice and ensuring all children feel valued and supported
Working collaboratively as part of the wider Early Years and school team
As the nursery provision develops and expands, the successful candidate will become responsible for leading the 9 months-2 years provision, helping to shape routines, practice and provision for our youngest children. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and leadership development within an expanding early years setting.
This acts as selection criteria and gives an outline of the type of person and characteristics required to undertake the role successfully.
| Attributes | Essential | Desirable |
| Education / Qualifications | Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification | Paediatric First Aid qualification |
| Experience | Experience working within an early years setting | Experience working with children aged 9 months-4 years |
| Skills / Knowledge / Aptitude | Understanding of child development and the EYFS framework | Knowledge of In the Moment Planning |
| Motivation | Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion | Interest in leadership development |
| Physical | Ability to meet the physical and personal care needs of young children | |
| Other | Agreement to undertake safeguarding, Prevent and GDPR training | Experience supporting children with SEND |
Tyndale Community School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Tyndale Community School
Free schools · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 317
- Avg teacher salary
- £39,652
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23:1
- Academy trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JX
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- Salary
- £34,434.00 - £37,280.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 5 June 2026
- Closing date
- 23 June 2026
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