EYFS Practitioner Level 3

Contract: Fixed Term: until July 2026, with a possibility to extend / make permanent. - 35 hours per week (Term Time Only)

West Hill Primary is a one-form entry school situated in the centre of Wandsworth, London with excellent transport links. We are currently recognised as a “Good” school by Ofsted (February 2024) and are on an exciting journey towards achieving our outstanding potential. 

We are proud to be a caring, inclusive community school. Our pupils represent the full diversity of this vibrant part of London with over 50% coming from ethnic minority backgrounds and a large proportion of pupils with EAL and SEN. We celebrate our diversity; it is what makes our school strong, as it provides a wide enrichment of life for our pupils and an understanding and respect for our differences.

 ‘Ready to learn, Inspired to achieve, Prepared for life’ 

The Governors and Head teacher are seeking to appoint a practitioner who will provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending our Early Years and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment.  

Core purpose of this role includes:  

● To provide a high standard of educational, physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in THE EYFS

● To give support to other staff in the EYFS

● To implement the daily routines of the EYFS

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

• GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in Maths and English

• Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage 

• Knowledge of child development 

• Knowledge of health and safety issues in Early Years

• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities 

• Ability to communicate effectively 

• Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently using own initiative

• The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school

• A welcoming environment with happy and enthusiastic well-behaved children

• A dedicated and skilled Governing Body who work hard to support our school community

• The opportunity to work with a school which strives to make a real difference in children’s lives

Visits to West Hill Primary are welcomed and encouraged for anyone considering applying for this post. 

Viewings will be held week beginning 16th December 2024 and 6th January 2025. To book in a visit please contact info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk 

An Application Pack, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager by email: tahira.khan@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025 (at 9.00am) 

Interviews and selection tasks will be held week commencing 20th January 2025 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an online search and enhanced DBS check.

West Hill Primary School

5 Merton Road

Wandsworth

London

SW18 5ST

020 8874 5900

Email: info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Richard Milsom