Early Years Practitioner

Foxhill Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1LN

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: 18 hours per week over 3 days (to be arranged) working in our Early Years Unit.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26403 - £28142
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.

• Experience of working with children in an early years setting.

• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development.

• The ability to deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences.

• A warm, caring approach that helps children feel safe, valued and confident.

• The skills to observe children’s learning and use this to support their next steps.

• A commitment to inclusion, adapting activities to meet children’s individual needs, including SEND.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues.

• A clear understanding of safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

• Enthusiasm, creativity and a commitment to Foxhill’s values of Excellence, Inclusion and Enjoyment.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, caring school with a strong sense of community.

• An experienced, supportive team who are passionate about early years education.

• A nurturing environment where every child is valued and included.

• A creative approach to learning that encourages curiosity, exploration and enjoyment.

• Strong partnerships with parents and carers.

• The opportunity to contribute your ideas and make a real difference to children’s early development.

• A school community committed to Excellence, Inclusion and Enjoyment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Foxhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Foxhill Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Foxhill Primary School website
• Email address: office@foxhill.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 882426
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/foxhill-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Foxhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@foxhill.bradford.sch.uk.

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