Early Years Practitioner - 30 hours (Goldenhill Primary Academy)

Early Years Practitioner – Level 5 – 30 hrs per week

Goldenhill Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and skilled Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, wellbeing and progress across school.

The main focus of the role will be to support children across the Foundation Stage. The job description states that the role supports children across the Foundation Stage with early learning and development, working under the direction of the class teacher and Foundation Stage Leader.

We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with children, parents and carers, support individual and small groups of pupils, contribute to assessment and interventions, and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring learning environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the Foundation Stage Leader, the SENCo and wider school staff to support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND. Duties may include supporting learning activities, delivering interventions, implementing IEPs, maintaining learning records, supporting communication and language development, and contributing to children’s social and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, nurturing, understanding and has a good sense of humour.
• Is a strong team player.
• Is willing to take an active role in the wider life of the school.
• Has a commitment to promoting equal opportunities and meeting individual needs.
• Can work flexibly across Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2 where required.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning, social, emotional and developmental needs.
• Has effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Can work positively with children, staff, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Is willing to undertake training and continue their professional development.

The person specification highlights the importance of patience, being nurturing, working well as part of a team, understanding children’s varied needs, safeguarding, behaviour management, confidentiality, flexibility and effective communication.

The role will include:

• Supporting individual pupils and small groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils across Foundation Stage.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of children where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, including implementing IEPs and delivering interventions.
• Supporting assessment, observations and feedback on pupil progress.
• Preparing resources and supporting indoor and outdoor provision.
• Supporting children’s communication, language, social and emotional development.
• Assisting with pupils’ personal care where required.
• Supporting educational visits and wider school activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following all academy and Trust policies.
• Providing occasional short-term emergency cover where required and appropriate.

The job description includes working with individuals and groups, acting as a key worker, implementing IEPs, supporting assessment, preparing resources, nurturing wellbeing and supporting communication and language development. It also includes personal care, maintaining a safe learning environment, supporting visits, safeguarding, confidentiality and wider academy life.

Essential requirements

Applicants must hold at least an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent full and relevant qualification.

Experience of working with children in an Early Years, primary school or similar setting would be advantageous. The successful candidate should have an understanding of how children develop socially and academically, knowledge of behaviour management approaches, and a secure understanding of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A committed and experienced staff team.
• Children who are enthusiastic, individual and eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families.
• A role within Goldenhill Primary Academy and the wider Societas Trust.

Safeguarding statement

Goldenhill Primary Academy and The Societas Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date: 9th November 2026 – 12 noon
Interview date: 18th November 2026

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