Do you have experience in a nursery setting and are looking for a new challenge?Early Years Support PractitionerWe are currently looking for someone to work for a fixed-term contract for the Summer term 2025. It is highly likely there will be opportunities for the 2025-26 academic year either within the pre-school or wider school.We are looking for an Early Years Support Practitioner who is:• Passionate about supporting children to develop• Level 2 or 3 qualified in early years• Creative• A team player• Looking to expand their nursery experience to a school environmentPost DetailsStart date: 22nd April 2025 (or as soon as possible after that)Salary: Surrey Pay 3 Full-time equivalent £23,576 Actual pro-rata based on 32.5 hours, 39 weeks a year £18,307
Hours: 32.5 hours a week 8.15am-3.15pm with half-hour unpaid break Monday-Friday during term time.Contract term: Fixed term: 22nd April – 31st July 2025 (last day in school Tuesday 22nd July)We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years Support Practitioner to join our pre-school and work alongside a highly-experienced Early Years Lead Practitioner. Ideally, applicants should already hold a level 2 or level 3 Early Years qualification, although this is not essential. They must be confident and highly motivated. This is a fixed-term position for the summer term. This is term-time only, so you will be paid from 22nd April until 31st July, including days when there is no school (May half term: Monday 26th-30th May and 23rd-31st July). The last day of term is Tuesday 22nd July. There are likely to be other opportunities within the school for the 2025-26 academic year and so this could be an ideal step from a nursery to school setting for someone looking to extend their experience. Sessions in the pre-school are from 8.30am-11.30am and 12pm-3pm, with the option for children to stay for lunch. So, the working hours are 8.15am-3.15pm with a half-hour unpaid break.
About Acorns Pre-school
Acorns Pre-school is very much part of Trinity Oaks C of E Primary School. We take children aged three and four and offer explorative learning through play. Activities are planned by a qualified teacher and there is close integration between Reception and Pre-school with much opportunity for outdoor learning. Although they have their own EYFS area, pre-school children can use the school grounds and other parts of the building, such as having lunch in the school hall. Whether they stay on and join Trinity Oaks CofE Primary School, or move to a new setting, children are well-prepared for school life by the time they leave Acorns.
We can offer
• Term-time only hours
• Established, friendly and professional staff team
• A positive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free access to an employee assistance programme
• A supportive and involved school community
Induction, support and training will be provided. An understanding and support of the school’s Christian ethos is essential.
Key dates
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews: Late April, unless we receive early applications.
Start date: Tuesday 22nd April or as soon as possible afterwards.
Please note that we reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date. We would, therefore, recommend that candidates submit applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.