## Early Years Practitioner### We are searching for the best education professionals* Early Years PractitionerFast Apply# Early Years PractitionerEmployerLocation: Weston-super-Mare, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: 25,785.52Posted: 7th May 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 3rd June 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1549476Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1549476* Share :**We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Years provision at Locking Primary School working with children aged 2-4 years.**Locking Primary School is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner who is positive, supportive, and committed to working as part of a strong team. The successful candidate will be motivating, flexible, creative, and innovative, and will demonstrate confidence, calmness, consistency, and resourcefulness. Experience supporting EYFS pupils in a classroom environment is desirable but not essential.Become part of a welcoming village school community where every child is encouraged to be resilient, enthusiastic, and aspirational. We focus on nurturing the whole child, fostering a love of learning, and building a strong sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.**Hours**: 40 hours per week, including 40 INSET hours per academic year (term time only) Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm**Actual salary**: £25,785.52**Closing date**: 3 June 2026**Interview date**: 10 June 2026**Start date**: 1 September 2026You will work closely with the nursery and preschool manager to resource and adapt planning, supporting high‐quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help create stimulating learning environments that enable pupils to develop and expand their knowledge, while working collaboratively with the wider school community to uphold both school and trust values.The role requires an individual who is proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils and fostering their love of learning. You will inspire children to become confident and independent learners, while also being calm, patient, sensitive, and able to provide comfort and reassurance when needed.**You will have*** Level 3 or above relevant childcare qualification* EYFS experience* empathy for and enjoyment of working with children* a working knowledge of effective safeguarding practice* the ability to provide support and guidance whilst promoting learning and respect* strong communication and interpersonal skills* willingness to engage in training and reflection for own development* implementation of inclusivity and diversity, supporting children and barriers to learning* the ability to keep calm under pressure and in challenging situations* to be self-motivated, flexible and solution focused approach* a good team player**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 carer's days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.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. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.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!****This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Locking Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.### Locking Primary SchoolPart of### Extend Learning Academies Network
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