Early Years Educator

Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 Hours a week, 8:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday. Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £29,856 and £30,288

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Working with our positive and highly skilled EYFS class teachers and EYE's to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Supporting child-led learning in a vibrant learning environment
• Undertaking accurate assessment and evidencing learning
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating 'clever classroom' displays and learning resources
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
• Creating opportunities for all learners to enjoy and engage with their learning

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Prepared to work towards a Level 3 NVQ
• NNEB would be desirable
• EYFS Experience
• Proven ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

What the school offers its staff

• Highly motivated and engaged children and staff
• A very happy, ambitious, supportive, friendly team in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits such as childcare vouchers and retail discounts.
• Access to our employee assistance programme and on-site mental health and well being support.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EYE Job Description 2026.pdf - 89.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School website
• Email address: katycollins@bishopgilpin.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-gilpin-cofe-primary-school

Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is an outstanding school with happy children and staff. We deliver great learning experiences for our children, who are very keen to learn and have excellent behaviours. Well-being of children (their families) and staff is highly valued and is supported in numerous ways. Staff retention is good as a result of the enjoyable and supportive working environment and the opportunities to innovate with teaching approaches.

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