Early Years Practitioner

St Martin's CofE Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RG

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,017.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

Early Years Practitioner job summary

About this Role

Following our recent Ofsted inspection, where St Martin's was judged to be meeting the expected standard across all areas, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our dedicated Nursery team.

37.5 hours per week | 8am-4pm | Term Time Only | Start: 4th January 2027

St. Martin’s CE Primary Academy was proud to open its brand new nursery provision for 3 and 4 year-olds in September 2025 and we’re looking for a warm, skilled Early Years Practitioner to help us grow and offer increased capacity to the local community. It is our hope that we will be able to open our Nursery to 2 year old's this academic year.

Our school, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, has recently undergone rapid improvement and is thriving under a dynamic new leadership team. Under Executive Headteacher Ollie Martindale (also Head at nearby St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy), we are creating a culture of high expectations, kindness and inclusion from our oldest pupils to our very youngest learners.

About the Role

This is a term-time role for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, which equates to 0.85FTE. The successful candidate will support high-quality provision for our first nursery cohort. You'll work closely with the Early Years Lead and our Reception team to:

• Foster curiosity, creativity and care in a safe, nurturing environment
• Provide play-based learning tailored to the needs and interests of 3-4 year olds
• Support speech, language and early communication through thoughtful adult interaction
• Embed routines that support independence and confidence
• Be a key adult for children in their crucial early years of development

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with nursery-aged children and understands the EYFS framework
• Is passionate about early development and school readiness
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with young children and their families
• Brings positivity, flexibility, and initiative to a team environment
• Values inclusion and celebrates the diversity of our community

Why Join Us?

• Be part of building something new — shaping our nursery from the ground up
• Work in a happy, diverse school where children are known for their kindness and curiosity
• Access a wide range of wellbeing support and professional development
• Be part of a Trust that champions collaboration, integrity and aspiration

Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start in life? Are you nurturing, imaginative, and excited by the chance to help shape a brand-new setting? This could be the role for you.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 Martin's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Martin's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martin-s-cofe-voluntary-aided-primary-school-salisbury

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