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Early Years & SEN Practitioner - Monkspath Junior & Infant School

Employer: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Location: Solihull

Salary: £25,992 to £28,624 pro rata per annum

Closing date: 30 Jul 2025

Reference: SOL/TP/181/1428

Sector: Local Councils

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Term time

Hours: Part-Time

Job Details

Salary: Band C. £25992 - £28624 pro rata FTE (actual salary £20984-£23109)

Part time. 35 hours per week, term time only.

Monday - Friday (7:45am - 3:45pm, 1 hour lunch break)

Maternity cover/Fixed term: 2025/2026 academic year. 01/09/2025-31/08/2026

Monkspath School is looking to appoint a fun, proactive and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and experienced nursery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our Early Years provision, working with 2-5 year-olds in a positive, values-driven school community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high-quality provision in our nursery setting, leading engaging activities for individuals and groups - including children with SEND and those with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This role includes providing intimate medical care (training and support will be fully provided), including clean intermittent catheterisation for a child with a medical condition.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for working with young children and a nurturing, inclusive approach
• Has experience in Early Years, including supporting children with additional needs
• Understands how children learn and can support key early development in literacy, maths and personal skills
• Has high expectations, a positive outlook, and the ability to inspire learning
• Is flexible, proactive and works effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Is committed to our school values and ethos
• Is willing and able to provide intimate care with professionalism, empathy and discretion (full training provided)
• Holds a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A warm, vibrant and committed staff team
• A school culture grounded in respect, individuality and kindness
• Strong support from senior leaders, governors and parents
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your practice

If you are committed to making a positive difference in children's lives and would enjoy working as part of our values-led school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Required from: 1st September 2025

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews are to be held soon after the closing date.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and an online check.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Advert contact Details:

Mr Dan Wild - Head Teacher

0121 705 2686

• Has a passion for working with young children and a nurturing, inclusive approach
• Has experience in Early Years, including supporting children with additional needs
• Understands how children learn and can support key early development in literacy, maths and personal skills
• Has high expectations, a positive outlook, and the ability to inspire learning
• Is flexible, proactive and works effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Is committed to our school values and ethos
• Is willing and able to provide intimate care with professionalism, empathy and discretion (full training provided)
• Holds a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A warm, vibrant and committed staff team
• A school culture grounded in respect, individuality and kindness
• Strong support from senior leaders, governors and parents
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your practice
If you are committed to making a positive difference in children's lives and would enjoy working as part of our values-led school community, we'd love to hear from you.