Assistant Early Years & Childcare Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and well-being? Gunthorpe Primary School are seeking a caring, enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly team in our vibrant school community. You’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of our preschool, as well as supporting classroom learning.

Within this role you will work 30 hours per week 09:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday term time only, 38 weeks per academic year

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

As our new Childcare Practitioner, you will be:
● Assisting qualified staff with EYFS delivery and daily routines
● Supervising children during play and supporting personal care
● Leading fun and engaging activities in breakfast and after-school clubs
● Helping to set up, tidy, and maintain learning environments
● Conducting observations and supporting record-keeping
● Ensuring a safe and nurturing setting for all children

You’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children and families.

Why work with us:

We believe that we will only recruit and retain the best colleagues if we are committed to investing in your career. As a partner school of Soke Education Trust, you will have access to support from within the trust and from external partners and be part of our Safeguarding Network team . We are committed to supporting your continuous professional development, your wellbeing and work life balance. You will have access to our EAP scheme and our Wider Wallet benefit package

Next Steps:

To find out more about the role and to view the school, please contact our HR team email: hr@sokeeducationtrust.co.uk. Our Trust and School website provide more information, visit gunthorpeprimary.sch.uk.

To apply for the role go to Mynewterm:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145268/EDV-2026-GPS-14725

We reserve the right to close the applications early if a suitable candidate is found

We look forward to welcoming you to Gunthorpe Primary School.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire.

Soke Education Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership