Early Years Practitioner

Ascatonline; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a dedicated part-time Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant community. The ideal candidate should have a passion for supporting children's learning and development, and experience working with children in a school setting. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team, aiming to contribute positively to the nurturing educational environment. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Pleasant working environment

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Hardworking with high resilience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Prepare, deliver, and assess the curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive school ethos.

Skills

Positive attitude

Passion for child development

Experience working with children

Initiative and discretion

Team player

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

* Early Years PractitionerFast Apply# Early Years PractitionerEmployerLocation: Harpenden, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £13,885 per annum (H3, Point 5)Posted: 15th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526192Job Reference: StDomEYTAStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1526192* Share :St Dominic Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and caring school where children are valued, and we aspire to excellence. A recent visit by a District School Effectiveness Adviser noted: “Pupils at this school demonstrate exemplary attitudes to learning and are clearly inspired by the high quality of teaching and learning provided at St Dominic Catholic Primary School.”The leadership team of this outstanding school, wish to appoint a dedicated and energetic part time Early Years Practitioner to join our team.Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning and development. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable, but is not essential. We welcome applicants from all faith groups.The position is part time, term time only with a working pattern of Ideally 5 mornings 8.30am -1.10pm - 23.35 hours per week or 3 mornings (Monday - Wednesday) 8.30am - 1.10pm.We are looking for someone who: Has a positive attitude Has a passion for seeing children thrive and achieve Is experienced in working with children in a school Has total commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. Is able to work with initiative and discretion. Is hardworking and with a high degrees of resilience and flexibility Is able to contribute to our school’s positive ethos. Is a motivated inspirational person with a sense of humour Is a dedicated team player We can offer you: the opportunity to be part of a supportive team, in preparing, delivering and assessing the curriculum a vibrant learning community with highly engaged children and families a commitment to professional development including opportunities to develop practice and skills a pleasant working environment.Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process.All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of "Keeping Children Safe in Education" (KCSiE)By submitting the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSiE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.### St Dominic Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPart of### All Saints Catholic Academy Trust