Lead Practitioner

Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy

Internal Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Strategic Direction and Development

Provide outstanding support to enable students with additional needs including those with SEN to play a full and active part in the life of the school and to make outstanding progress in their learning.

Promote and work within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the Centre/School.

Work as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high-quality Early Years curriculum.

Supervise whole classes and groups in the absence of teaching staff, maintaining the planned range of activities in the classroom and/or outdoor play areas in accordance with the short-term planning.

You will have:

A relevant qualification (NNEB, Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education, Diploma in Childcare Education, BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, education to graduate level) OR training in the care and education of nursery age children with recent experience in a relevant position.

Experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children’s learning and development, adjusting activities according to children’s responses and needs; using specialist curricular and learning skills.

Practical experience of working with children within an educational setting.

The ability to work one to one, in small groups and with whole classes.

The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.