13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    6th March 2026

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Dorset Grade 5

Early Years Practitioner and Wraparound Care Supervisor job summary

We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our established Nursery unit on a temporary basis of up to 12 weeks to cover a planned absense - with the possible need for extension. There is a further opportunity to cover the wraparound care hours within the Nursery setting for the schools wider extended school offer but this is not essential to the post.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the school office.

Applicants must be able to start work on the 6th March.

Nursery Hours
Monday 12.00 - 15.00
Wednesday 08.30 - 15.00
Thursday 08.30 - 15.00
Friday 12.00 - 15.00
Wraparound Care Hours
Monday 15.00 - 18.00
Wednesday 15.00 - 18.00
Thursday 15.00 - 18.00
Friday 15.00 - 18.00

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 23rd February.

Further Information

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.

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About St James Church of England First School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
Education phase
Primary school
School size
138 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 9
Ofsted report
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