Reed
Senior Practitioner – Early Years
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: Up to £13.30 per hour
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent / Contract
Reed is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established early years setting for a Senior Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to take a leadership role within a supportive and nurturing environment.
About the Role
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in the daily running of your designated room, working alongside the Room Leader to ensure outstanding care, safety, and learning experiences for children. You will support and guide a team of practitioners, helping to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment aligned with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Support
- Lead, motivate, and support the room team to deliver high-quality care
- Organise daily routines, staff deployment, and breaks to maintain ratios
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members
- Support staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals
- Promote strong teamwork and effective communication
Children’s Care & Development
- Deliver high-quality care in line with the EYFS framework
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Oversee observations, assessments, and learning journals
- Support inclusive practice, including children with SEND
- Build secure, positive relationships to support wellbeing and independence
Safeguarding & Health & Safety
- Take responsibility for safeguarding within the room
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene procedures
- Maintain a safe and organised learning environment
- Record and report accidents and incidents accurately
Parent & Carer Partnerships
- Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers
- Provide regular updates on children’s progress and wellbeing
- Support transitions, settling-in sessions, and parent meetings
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times
Administration & Compliance
- Support planning, documentation, and staff rota organisation
- Contribute to Ofsted readiness and self-evaluation
- Maintain accurate records, registers, and daily logs
- Adhere to all policies and statutory requirements
About You
Essential:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience within an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards
Desirable:
- Experience in a senior or key person role
- Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene certifications
Personal Qualities
- Warm, approachable, and passionate about childcare
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confident leader who inspires others
- Proactive, flexible, and calm under pressure
Benefits
- Additional annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount
- Childcare support
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and make a real impact, apply today with Reed to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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