Early Years Worker - 2, Room Leader 0-2 Years at Tyndale Community School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TCS/99677

Location

William Morris Close, Cowley Marsh, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£34,434.00 - £37,280.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Weeks Per Year

Term Time Only

Closing Date

Midnight, Tue 23rd Jun, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

29/06/2026

Interview Date(s) 29/06/2026

About this Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Worker-1 to join our developing nursery provision for children aged 2–4 years. The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Lead and wider Early Years team to provide high-quality care, learning opportunities and nurturing support for young children.

This role will involve:
• Supporting children’s learning and development through purposeful play and high-quality interactions
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and engaging nursery environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, independence and communication skills
• Contributing to observations, assessments and planning opportunities linked to children’s interests and development
• Promoting inclusive practice and ensuring all children feel valued and supported
• Working collaboratively as part of the wider Early Years and school team

As the nursery provision develops and expands, the successful candidate will become responsible for leading the 9 months–2 years provision, helping to shape routines, practice and provision for our youngest children. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and leadership development within an expanding early years setting.

Person Specification

This acts as selection criteria and gives an outline of the type of person and characteristics required to undertake the role successfully.

Attributes	Essential	Desirable
Education / Qualifications	Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification	Paediatric First Aid qualification
Experience	Experience working within an early years setting	Experience working with children aged 9 months–4 years
Skills / Knowledge / Aptitude	Understanding of child development and the EYFS framework Ability to work collaboratively Ability to use initiative	Knowledge of In the Moment Planning Understanding of inclusive practice
Motivation	Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion Willingness to undertake further training	Interest in leadership development
Physical	Ability to meet the physical and personal care needs of young children
Other	Agreement to undertake safeguarding, Prevent and GDPR training	Experience supporting children with SEND

Safeguarding Statement

Tyndale Community School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.