HLTA or Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Based)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to early years.

Experience

• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 in an early years setting.
• Experience of delivering targeted interventions and supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience of using assessment and observation to inform planning.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to lead small-group and whole-class activities.
• Skills in supporting speech, language, and early phonics development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

Personal Qualities

• A nurturing and inclusive approach to supporting all children.
• High expectations for children’s learning, behaviour, and personal development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt activities and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Hampton Wick Infant And Nursery School.

What the school offers its staff

Flexible, as-and-when needed working pattern

Opportunity to gain experience in a school environment

Supportive and welcoming staff team

Training opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.