SALARY: WPT Band 4 £26403 - £28598 (Pro Rata - £19981 - £22124)
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 32.5 per week, term time only, plus all inset days
Are you a passionate and dedicated early years professional looking to make a meaningful impact on a child's first steps in education? We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our professional team and help shape a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where our youngest learners can thrive.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
About the Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work as part of a dedicated team to support the delivery of high-quality Early Years Education and care. Under the guidance of a Teacher or Early Years Professional, you will play a pivotal role in creating a vibrant learning environment, tracking children's progress, and building strong relationships with families. This is a brilliant opportunity for a proactive individual who wants to deliver tailored support, ensuring every child’s individual needs are met during these crucial formative years.
Responsibilities
Environment & Safety: Create and maintain a welcoming early years environment, ensuring all activities are set up and that materials and equipment are safe and clean.
Learning & Development: Contribute to the planning of learning activities, assisting staff in delivery and adapting tasks to support each child's unique development needs.
Assessment & Tracking: Work with individuals or small groups to monitor and report on responses to activities, contributing to assessment procedures and maintaining accurate routine records.
Classroom Management: Support the Teacher/Early Years Professional to ensure activities run smoothly, promoting positive behaviour and handling any incidents promptly in line with trust policy.
Inclusion & SEND Support: Provide feedback to the class teacher, contributing to the assessment of needs and the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Keyworker Duties: Act as a keyworker for designated children, establishing positive, trusted relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
Cover Supervision: Provide short-term cover supervision for the class in the temporary absence of the Teacher or Early Years Professional.
Wellbeing & Care: Attend to the personal, emotional, and social needs of the children to ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Administrative Support: Carry out essential clerical duties to support the classroom teacher, including photocopying, laminating, and creating engaging pupil displays.
Qualifications
Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent).
Experience: Proven experience working within an Early Years setting, with a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
Attributes: A patient, nurturing approach with a commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children with diverse needs (including SEND).
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
Professional Growth and Development
***Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 8th July 2026***
*** Interview Date: Monday 13th July 2026 ***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
