Early Years Practitioner (working with children aged 2-4 years old)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner to join our successful Early Years team.

Gateways is a friendly place to work with a well-established team. We are a small setting that has the children at the centre of everything we do.

The role requires someone who;

• Will provide exceptional learning experiences for children
• Provide an excellent learning environment in which children can thrive
• Be responsible for a key group of children, ensuring optimum well-being
• Create and sustain positive partnerships with parents and families
• Is highly organised, motivated and reliable

The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 EYFS Qualification (or above). 

Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

A range of staff benefits*, including a wellbeing room, lunch during term time, parking, CPD packages, Employee assistance scheme and fee remission, awaits the ideal candidate.

Hours: This is a part time position, minimum 20 hours a week during term time and 4 weeks in our EYFS holiday club (between the hours of 7:30am to 6:00pm), and all staff training and development days. Please state in your application/cover letter your desired working days and hours.

Salary: £21,396 paid pro rata for part time hours (£25,875 FTE).

Start Date: The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: Monday 19th May at 9am.

Should you require more details regarding this role, please contact Carol Bartle, Head of Early Years - carol.bartle@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Please submit application forms and covering letters to Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head - jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Learning Support Assistant to join our team.

We are seeking both experienced and inexperience candidates who have an interest in special educational needs and supporting pupils to thrive.

The Learning Support Assistant will be utilised across the Early Years setting and Prep School to meet growing demand and the needs of all our pupils.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be expected to guide individuals or small groups of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), work both within and outside of the classroom, under the direction of the SENCo’s and Teachers as well as independently.

The objectives of a Learning Support Assistant will differ according to the individual requirements of each pupil. The overall function is to support SEN pupils with varied needs through the academic, personal and behavioural elements of school life.

Click here to view the Applicant Information Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Start Date: 1st September 2025.

Working Hours: 08:15 – 15:45 Monday – Friday during term time, and all staff training and development days.

Candidates looking for part time hours may be considered – please advise in your cover letter your desired working pattern.

Salary: From £17,857 depending on experience (FTE from £23,809)

Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free Lunch, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)*.

Application Deadline: Monday 9th June 2025 at 9am.

*subject to eligibility.