Early Years Practitioner

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 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: £7,258.00 - £7,489.00 Annually (Actual) DSAT2 SCP 4-6 (£26,017.00 to £26,847.00 FTE)

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Childcare Assistant to join our friendly school-based nursery team. The role is offered for 12 hours per week on a Monday and Tuesday, working 8.40am to 3.10pm with a half an hour break for lunch.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a nurturing early years setting where every day brings new opportunities to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence in young children.

About the Role

Working alongside our experienced nursery staff, you will help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can develop through play and exploration. You will support children's learning and wellbeing, assist with daily routines and contribute to delivering high-quality early years provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Be caring, patient and supportive.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and engaging nursery environment.
• Support children's learning, development and welfare in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's early learning experiences.
• A friendly and dedicated Early Years team.
• Valuable experience within a school-based nursery setting.

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 Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechcroft-st-pauls-cofe-primary-school

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