Early Years Practitioner: Monkspath School Salary: £26824 - £29540 pro rata FTE (actual salary £23512-£25892) Hours: 38 hours per week. Term Time Only Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (7.30am-6.00pm, 1 hour lunch break)Temporary until Summer Term 2026 Due to increased pupil numbers, we are looking to recruit an exceptional Early Years Practitioner to join our Monkeys Childcare team. This role involves working with our youngest children, aged 2–4 years old, and supporting us in providing a warm, nurturing and stimulating early years environment. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner who can support high quality childcare and early education, and who shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and working in strong partnership with families. We are looking for someone who can:• Assist children with settling into routines and confidently support their wellbeing and development. • Act as a Key Worker for designated children, building strong, positive relationships with them and their families. • Plan, prepare, evaluate and adapt learning experiences in line with the EYFS and children’s needs. • Regularly observe and assess children’s progress and use this to inform next steps.• Promote positive behaviour, values and attitudes, following established policies.• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment — setting up, clearing away and ensuring equipment is safe. • Work collaboratively as part of a professional, motivated team and communicate well with children, parents and colleagues. • Show flexibility, creativity and a commitment to delivering outstanding childcare. • Undertake duties that contribute to the effective running of the provision. Essential qualifications and experience include:• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years/Childcare. • Recent safeguarding training; willingness to obtain Paediatric First Aid quickly if not already held. • Experience working in an Early Years setting, with understanding of the EYFS and child development. • Experience supporting children with SEND. • Strong communication skills and the ability to form positive, professional relationships with families. • Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records. We can offer you:• An inclusive environment where every person is valued;• Enthusiastic, curious children who love to learn;• A positive, vibrant and hardworking staff team;• Supportive parents and governors;• Good training and professional development opportunities.• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day. Safeguarding Monkspath Junior and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an online check, enhanced DBS checks, references and satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further details about the school can also be found on our website: www.monkspath.solihull.sch.uk Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026, 9am Interview Date: shortly after closing date Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026 office@monkspath.solihull.sch.uk Mr Dan Wild Head Teacher 0121 705 2686 Attached documents EYP person spec.pdf EYP Job Description.pdf Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc