Nursery - Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

We are seeking a Nursery Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Broadmere Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will provide effective, targeted care and learning support for pupils under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher and Senior Leaders. You will help children develop independence, occasionally lead classes in the teacher's absence, and ensure the welfare and inclusion of all pupils. The role promotes the ethos, values, and safeguarding policies of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

Please note, some limited travel to New Monument Primary School will be required in this role (located approximately 1.5 miles from Broadmere Primary School).

About Broadmere Primary School: Broadmere School, located in Woking's vibrant Sheerwater community, is a one-form entry primary school for children aged 2-11. We work closely with New Monument School, sharing a senior leadership team to ensure cohesive and high-quality education.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives." Our mission is to create opportunities for every child to thrive, aspire, and achieve. We promote wellbeing and academic success in a safe, valued, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and diverse staff are committed to high expectations and professional development, ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.

We offer a culture of excellence, motivating pupils to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Our curriculum is relevant, inspiring, and progressive, preparing children for future success. At Broadmere School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.

Details:

• Position: Nursery Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
• Contract: Termtime, permanent
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 36.8 weeks per year (Mon - Fri, 8.15am - 3.15pm)
• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‐life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‐site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Nursery Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• To support with the preparation of learning materials as required.

Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• NVQ level 3 in early years and education or equivalent e.g NNEB.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture: At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.