Nursery and Preschool Practitioner

Cranham Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9LS

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TA2 SCP 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification which allows the applicant to work within Early Years ratios.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

Desirable

• Training in the relevant strategies e.g. parenting and/or in particular learning areas, e.g. quality improvement, observation and record keeping, Communication, Language and Literacy, ICT, maths, etc.
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of the EYFS statutory framework
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
• Health & Safety certificate
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to plan effective learning and care programmes either under appropriate supervision and guidance or in collaboration
• Ability to work independently using own initiative
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
• Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the school both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to
• Fluent English speaker
• Effectively communicate with adults and children
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication

Desirable

• Proven experience of working with children in an early learning environment, either on placement or in paid employment , including on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience of working in Early Years in a school environment
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Ability to reflect on learning and care needs and use this knowledge to impact on children’s outcomes e.g. in planning, procurement of resources, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communication with parents
• Experience of working with other agencies and professionals
• Knowledge and understanding of the type of external support that is available to support children’s development and how to access these services
• Ability to interact with children and support their involvement in physical activities and outdoor play

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Proactive and positive team player, able to work constructively as part of a team to understand pre-school roles and responsibilities and own position within these
• Enthusiasm for learning and working with children
• Caring, friendly, approachable, open, inclusive, welcoming, and personable
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Reflective approach and commitment to personal development
• Able to provide consistently high levels of quality care and education opportunities to all children, in pressured and sometimes challenging environments

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance.

Education Mutual

Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services.

Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/servic e/healthcare-and-wellbeing/

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance.

Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/

Other staff benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Six INSET days per year

• Protected CPL time

• Continued professional development pathway for every role

• No work communication outside working hours

• Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata)

• 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

• Time for You’ day
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay

• Reasonable release time for significant personal events

• Length of service awards

• Resources for retirement and financial planning

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free tea, coffee and milk

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

The Rivers CofE Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cranham Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cranham Primary School website
• Email address: cranhamoffice@riverscofe.co.uk
• Phone number: 01905 452437
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cranham-primary-school-worcester

Cranham Primary School and pre-school is a vibrant and diverse school in Worcester.

The school has 70+ members of staff, 431 pupils aged 3 to 11 years old and is firmly rooted in the local community.

Staff at Cranham are committed to providing a happy learning environment and excellent education and enabling pupils to have the opportunities that they deserve. We have high hopes for our children, no matter their background, need or prior attainment, we place great emphasis on high expectations and quality first teaching to ensure that no child gets left behind.

Cranham Primary School prides itself on offering excellent pastoral support to pupils so that they receive the best learning experience during their time at the school. Education provision is closely matched to the specific needs of our learners, particularly the most vulnerable and their families.

The school follow the Rivers’ curriculum which ensures that through high-quality teaching the pupils enjoy a rich curriculum where learning builds on learning and links are made to The United Nations Sustainably Goals.

Arranging a visit to Cranham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cranhamoffice@riverscofe.co.uk.

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