Early Years Practitioner

Salary

Salary - Band D - £26,340 - £26,472 Pro Rata (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education (Support Services)

Date posted

15/06/2026

Job reference

REQ23298

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EYFS Practitioner Person Specification.doc

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School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc

Location: Herringthorpe Infant School Temporary post to work in our Foundation Stage Unit. To start ASAP, 30 hours per week, term time only until the 31 st August 2027. Closing date: Monday 29 th June 2026 Interview date: Monday 6 th July 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who is committed to working in partnership with the pupils, staff, and parents/carers and will continue to build upon the excellent progress the school has already made.

The successful candidate will

• Have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years and Child Care is essential. Please see link for guidance EYFS staff:child ratios - dfe approved qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Have high expectation of self and others.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal professional development.
• Have a knowledge of providing high quality learning opportunities.

We will offer you

• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A school where every child really does matter.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative learning environment.

The children would like

• Someone who makes learning fun.

This post involves working with vulnerable adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk

School visit dates: 3.30pm on Wednesday 24 th June 2026 and 4pm on Friday 26 th June.

Application forms/packs are available with this advertisement. It is important that if you are downloading the application form from the Rotherham website, please make sure you use the new blue application form relevant to schools.