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:
  Pharmacy London UK
  FTE of £25,185-£25,584 (hourly rate of £13.05-£13.26)
• 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, most importantly, 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.

Apply by Wednesday 10th December.

Visit https://oxfordshire.education-jobs.org.uk/jobs/job/Early-Years-Practitioner/8672 for further information and to access the online application form.

Safer Recruitment

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.