Early Years Practitioner

We are working with a Primary School in Coventry that is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their supportive Early Years team, working within the school’s Nursery provision. The school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment with a strong focus on the EYFS framework, promoting children's development, school readiness, and a positive work-life balance for staff. Collaboration between Early Years Practitioners, Teaching Assistants, and Class Teachers is central to the school's approach, ensuring children receive high-quality support and learning opportunities throughout their early education journey.

The role involves supporting children on a 1:1 basis, as well as assisting during group activities, continuous provision, and indoor play sessions. The school is looking for someone with experience working with nursery-aged children, including those with additional or attentional needs. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:20am to 4:00pm, and is expected to start in September until the end of the academic year.

• As an Early Years Practitioner, support delivery of high-quality EYFS provision in line with the National Curriculum
• Work within a supportive Primary School environment focused on Reception and early learning outcomes
• Collaborate with TA colleagues to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Support the Class Teacher in planning, assessment and day‑to‑day classroom routines
• Promote safeguarding, behaviour support and positive early years development

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Level 3 Early Years Educator
• CACHE/NVQ childcare qualifications
• Certain degrees in Early Childhood Studies
• Previous UK school experience is essential
• Strong understanding of EYFS
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings as a Nursery Practitioner
• Ability to support inclusive learning within a Primary School environment

• £111.99 to £133.28 a day which equates to £21,839 to £25,989 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

This position is in Coventry, easily commutable from Allesley, Nuneaton, Bedworth and surrounding areas. The Primary School offers excellent transport links and a supportive early year’s environment ideal for those seeking stability and development within an Ofsted GOOD setting. The location is ideal for professionals working in EYFS, Reception and nursery provision within a collaborative school community.

Interested in this Early Years Practitioner opportunity? Apply now or get in touch today to discuss this Early Years Practitioner role further. We look forward to hearing from you.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.