Early Years Practitioner

St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8QN

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 January 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 1:1 Early Years Practitioner, temporary, term time. Initially working Wednesdays and Fridays on a one-to-one basis to support a child with additional needs with the option to extend hours as need grows. 8 hours (10am-2.00pm). Grade 4
• Contract type: Fixed term - 7 months but could be extended
• Pay scale: Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. John’s Pre-school Macclesfield are looking to appoint a temporary, term time, level 3 qualified early years practitioner to join a small, friendly, and enthusiastic team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early education, who wants to help create a safe, caring and engaging environment for all children and families who access our setting. The role is supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis.

Key responsibilities include ensuring child safety and well-being, adhering to all safeguarding procedures, delivering and supporting activities that inspire learning through play, and providing a caring environment that support children’s individual needs and development.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team within a fantastic, caring school community with the possibility of more hours in the future for the successful applicant. Benefits include term time working, Cheshire East pension, competitive rate of pay,training opportunities and potential career progression.

St John the Evangelist Primary School is committed to the safety and welfare of its pupils and any job offer will be subject to the selection panel having seen evidence of qualifications; there being DBS clearance and two suitable references.

Applications must be submitted on the Diocese of Chester application form which is available from the school. If you would like a copy of the person specification and job description, please contact the school office.

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

St John's is committed to safeguarding and all applicants will be subject to enhanced checks as part of a robust and stringent vetting process.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 262 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield website
• Email address: head@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625428222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-the-evangelist-cofe-primary-school-macclesfield

St John's is a caring church school who aims to grow good people who make a difference in the world.

Arranging a visit to St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk.

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