EYFS Practitioner

West House School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Practitioner to join the school’s EYFS department. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent), and will be passionate about Early Years care and education.

The role holder will report to the Head of EYFS.

Job Description

Key Tasks

·        To assist in the planning and provision of a caring and stimulating environment that is appropriate to individual children and enables them to work towards achieving their full potential.

·        To work closely with other Early Years staff to follow planning and deliver it in a way that enables children to learn.

·        To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement.

·        To keep and share observations and assessments of children in your academic and pastoral care and to assist in keeping accurate records of each child’s achievement and progress.

·        To assist in keeping pupil files and assessment records up to date and accurate.

·        To set up for and tidy up after sessions.

·        To provide a service that respects the life experiences of the pupils and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.

·        To work effectively as part of a team.

·        To work within the agreed framework of policies and procedures set out within the school.

·        To support students and volunteers on placements.

·        To assist in the management of material resources.

·        To take part in day-to-day administration.

·        To photocopy as required.

·        To assist with record keeping, administration and general filing.

·        To assist with classroom displays.

·        To help promote the use of ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning.

General Duties

·        To carry out duties and responsibilities of the post with regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and the needs of the school.

·        To act as an ambassador of the school and to maintain a positive image of its aims and objectives.

·        To liaise with EYFS colleagues, the Head of EYFS and the Headmaster on a regular basis.

·        To carry out playtime and lunchtime duties.

·        To assist in concerts, productions and celebrations within the department.

·        To attend Open Days as required.

·        To attend staff meetings, staff development and training as appropriate.

·        To carry out any other duties which will be seen to enhance the children’s learning and care in the school.

·        To assist in the supervision of out-of-school care as required.

·        To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.

·        To keep all information regarding the school, pupils and staff completely confidential at all times.

This job description is not exhaustive. Other task and responsibilities may be allocated as necessary and reasonable from time to time.

Terms and conditions

Salary: £10.04 per hour

Hours: Various shifts available, to include two late finishes up to 6pm.

Type of position: Permanent, term-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays.

 Holidays: Entitlement to 6 weeks of paid annual leave.

Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, lunch in term time, free Employee Assistance Programme.

 Start date: Monday 27th February 2023.

How to apply

 To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Paula Cusack, Head of EYFS, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com

 The deadline for applications is Monday 6th February 2023.

 Short listed candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview during the week beginning 6th February 2023.

 If you have any queries about the role, or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact

Jo Ollier, HR Manager, by email: jollier@westhouseprep.com

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.  

 This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.