Job Introduction
Pre-School Practitioner
● Job Start Date: January 2026
● Contract/Hours: Fixed term, part-time (15 hours per week) – with the possibility of a permanent contract in the future depending on circumstances
● Key Stage: Early Years
● Salary Type: Grade 4
● Salary Details: pro-rata salary = £25,185 - £25,584 pro rata
● Hours of Work: 9am-1pm Monday-Wednesday and 9.15-12.15 on Friday working 4 days per week (15 hours per week) – flexibility for a slightly later start
● Location: Ewelme Pre-School, Ewelme Village Hall, The Street, Wallingford OX10 6HQ
● Contact e-mail address: office@ewelme.oxon.sch.uk
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Pre-School Practitioner to provide nurturing, high-quality support for the children within our small, rural setting. The role may include the provision of 1:1 support to a child with Special Educational Needs depending on the skill-set and experience of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the EYFS; will be resilient and reliable;
will demonstrate a professional approach to safeguarding and confidentiality; and have a love of working with children and supporting and nurturing their learning and development.
Although initially offered as a fixed-term contract until the end of July 2026, there is the possibility of the role moving to a permanent contract in the future depending on circumstances and staffing at the pre-school.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
