Early Childhood Educator

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3DB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP - Subject to Clearances

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,796.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6 (SCP 14-19) £30,515 - £33,120 FTE

Early Childhood Educator job summary

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team, specifically working within our 2-year-old provision. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and education tailored to the unique developmental needs of toddlers, supporting their emerging independence, communication, and social skills in a safe, stimulating environment.

36 hours, 15 minutes per week - Term time only plus 5 additional days - Hours of work - 8:15am - 4:00pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch

Key Responsibilities

Key Person Duties: Act as a key person to a small group of 2-year-olds, building strong relationships with children and families to support settled transitions and emotional well-being.

Curriculum & Development: Plan and deliver age-appropriate play and learning activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a strong focus on prime areas of development (communication, personal/social, and physical skills).

Two-Year Progress Checks: Conduct observations, track developmental milestones, and complete formal 2-year-old progress reviews in partnership with parents.

Care & Hygiene: Support toddlers with personal care routine tasks, including diaper changing, toilet training, and healthy mealtime routines.

Safeguarding & Health: Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene, adhering to all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, caring, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Is well-organised, flexible, and creative
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Promotes inclusion and has high expectations for all children
• Acts as a positive role model in behaviour and communication
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What we offer:

• A welcoming school community with happy, eager-to-learn children
• A commitment to your professional development
• A supportive and forward-thinking team
• A school that values each child as an individual and nurtures their potential

If you have any queries,, please contact Sarah Fox - SFox@smmwyorks.org

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Disclaimer

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy

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