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Date posted: 29 December 2025

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Job Description:

Job Title: Pre school Practitioner

Responsible to: Pre School Manager & Lillybrook childcare LTD Directors

Hours of work : Monday to Friday term time only . Hours To be discussed

Early Years Practitioner (Pre-School)Role Purpose

To work as part of the Pre-School team to ensure children enjoy their learning and development within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Safeguarding children is central and integral to all aspects of this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and participate in all aspects of the Pre-School daily routine, including:

• Registration

• Snack time

• Toileting

• Music and song time

• Story time

• Be fully aware of and adhere to all Pre-School policies and procedures, including:

• Safeguarding

• Health and Safety

• Fire Safety

• Food Hygiene

• Drop-off and collection procedures

• Work at all times within the Pre-School’s Safeguarding, Inclusion, and Health & Safety guidelines.

• Support the setup of a stimulating play and learning environment that reflects the 7 areas of learning, and assist with tidying, cleaning, and resetting rooms at the end of each session.

• Ensure that all areas of provision remain safe for children and adults throughout the session.

• Report any concerns regarding children, parents, staff, or equipment to the Pre-School Supervisor and the Designated Safeguarding Officer (Jenna Lindow – Manager), following safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Provide high-quality play and learning experiences tailored to individual children’s needs, interests, and stages of development. Extend children’s learning through thoughtful interaction, play, and resource choice.

• Actively participate in staff meetings, supervision, and appraisal processes. Work towards personal goals through an individualised Personal Development Plan and contribute positively as a team member.

• Attend required training and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Keep safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training and apply this knowledge consistently in practice.

• Follow the setting’s confidentiality procedures when handling sensitive information relating to children, families, or staff.

• Promote the Pre-School positively to current families and prospective parents.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-School Supervisor or Directors, in line with the setting’s policies, Annual Development Plan, and Business Plan.

• Be flexible and provide cover for sickness or staff absence where possible.

• Regularly check and respond to staff communications sent via email.

• Demonstrate exemplary practice when supporting children with additional and neurodiverse needs, showing compassion, patience, and understanding.

• Promote anti-discriminatory practice and maintain professionalism at all times.

• Be able to plan activities and demonstrate reflective practice.

Person Specification Essential

• Experience working in Early Years.

• A genuine passion for making a difference in young children’s lives.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

• Experience supporting neurodiverse children.

• Commitment to inclusion, equality, and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Willingness to complete required training, including Maths and English if applicable.

• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

• Commitment to understanding and embracing the Pre-School’s ethos and brand.

• Willingness to try new and innovative ways of working.

• Ability to complete regular assessments during a 6-month probation period.

Desirable

• Level 2 / 3 Early Years qualification.

• Leadership potential or emerging leadership skills.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Information

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

• Applicants must be willing to disclose all convictions, cautions, and orders.

• The role is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check

• Three references

• Proof of Maths and English qualifications

• Staff are required to sign up to the DBS Update Service and maintain this throughout employment (guidance will be provided).

Safeguarding Commitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

 

• Childcare

• On-site parking

 

Application question(s):

 

• Do you have any qualification in early years or experience working with children with special educational needs?

 

Experience:

 

• Childcare: 2 years (required)

 

Work Location: In person

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Interview Process

• All applications will be reviewed around 10th January.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview via Microsoft Teams.

• Applicants who are successful at the Teams interview stage will then be invited to attend an in-person interview at the setting.

In-Person Practical Interview

The practical interview will include:

• Planning and delivering a short activity for a group of children.

• A reflective discussion following the activity to explore practice, decision-making, and understanding of child development and safeguarding.