Early Years Practitioner
Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BU10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £19,610.00 Annually (Actual) KSA
Early Years Practitioner job summary
Post Title: Early Years Practitioner
School: Manor Community Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed time until 31st August 2027
Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per Year
Grade: KSA
Salary: £19,610 Actual (£26,168 FTE)
Position Start Date: 1st January 2027
Advert Closing Date: 19th November 2026 (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)
Interview Date: 26th November 2026
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team at Manor Community Primary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with our team to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. You will play a key role in helping every child to feel valued, engaged, and confident, both in the nursery and beyond. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning across the classroom under the direction of the EYFS lead
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence
- Adapt support to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
- Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence in learning
- Contribute to pupils’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing
- Prepare, set up and clear away learning resources and classroom materials
- Support play-based and practical learning activities
- Assist with supervision during break and lunchtimes where required
- Records basic pupil data, observations and learning evidence
- Uphold safeguarding procedures and report any concerns appropriately
- Support pupils with personal care needs (e.g. toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating) in line with school guidance.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a full and relevant DfE qualification at Level 3 such as Level 3 Early Years Educator (or equivalent) with practical skills
- Is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
- Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a calm, consistent approach
- Works effectively as part of a team while also using initiative
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child can succeed
- Shows enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
- Has good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
Why Work With Us?
At Manor Community Primary School we value our staff and recognise the vital role they play in shaping young lives. We offer:
- warm, supportive, and collaborative working environment
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A culture where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Friendly, motivated pupils who are eager to learn
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact our school office to arrange a tour. Please download our application pack to find out more, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to send us your application. If you would prefer this advert and application in a different format, please contact the school office.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Manor Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 692 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At Manor Community Primary School, we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life.
Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates leaners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning.
We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.
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