Independent Schools Association (ISA)
Early Years Practitioner (Fixed Term)
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We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner
We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about fostering a lifelong love of learning and who shares our vision for developing curious, confident young learners, to join our Early Years team on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027.
Description
Dulwich Prep & Senior is an exciting place to work. With over 800 pupils, it has been the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the world’s most cosmopolitan city. In September 2025, we launched our own Senior School, and boys can now stay with us until GCSE.
The School’s strength is its community: our staff, who are professional, passionate, and brilliantly collegiate (CPD is massively important); our pupils, who are inquisitive, challenging learners with a spring in their step; and our families, who are hugely supportive, appreciative, and ambitious.
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Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our Early Years team on a Fixed Term contract until 31 August 2027. This is a varied role, which includes:
- Working flexibly across the Early Years section, supporting all classes.
- Creating and managing a caring, supportive, stimulating and safe environment for the children.
- Assisting teachers in delivering high-quality, differentiated lessons across the Early Years curriculum.
- Managing groups or individual pupils, including, on occasion, working one-to-one with children requiring additional support.
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Applications are invited
Applications are invited from teaching assistants who can demonstrate the following:
- A Level 3 qualification, deemed ‘full and relevant’ by the Department for Education (DfE).
- Knowledge of DfE Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and statutory requirements.
- Experience of caring for and inspiring children.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check.
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