Early Years Practitioner

Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Years provision working with children aged 2-4 years at Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare.

Hours: 40 hours per week, including 40 INSET hours per academic year (term time only)

Salary: £25,785.52

Closing date: 2 July 2026

Interview date: 7 July 2026

Start date: as soon as possible

About you:

• You will have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
• You will demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, treating both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.
• You will have a can-do attitude and bring excitement and fun to the early years setting.

You will work closely with the nursery and preschool manager to resource and adapt planning and support high quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help to create learning environments where pupils can expand their knowledge and work with the school community to uphold our trust and school values.

You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils, developing their desire to learn. You will help to inspire them to be confident and independent, while also being calm, patient, sensitive, and able to comfort children when they’re upset.

You will:

• Have EYFS experience.
• Have a Level 3 or above relevant childcare qualification.
• Have empathy for and enjoyment of working with children.
• Have a working knowledge of effective safeguarding practice.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to engage in training and reflect for your own development.
• Understand that everyone is different and ensure everyone who attends our setting is respected and given the best experience.
• Be self-motivated, flexible, and solution-focused.
• Keep calm under pressure and in challenging situations.
• Provide support and guidance whilst promoting learning and respect.
• Be a good team player.
• Have an understanding of disadvantage and the barriers to learning.

Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. We are passionate about children’s education, informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research, and not afraid to take risks and try something new. Bournville is a National nurturing school, and a nurture approach underpins all the work that we do in school. Ability to build strong relationships with parents and their families is essential.

Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have an excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.

What you can expect:

• We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
• We are helping you take care of your family by offering five paid carers days (on a pro rata basis).
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
• We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.

Join us and help shape a supportive environment where pupils and staff thrive together. Apply today and start making a difference!