Early Years Practitioner

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,292.00 - £19,597.00 Annually (Actual) NJC L2 (Points 4-5)

Early Years Practitioner job summary

About Us

At Bushmead Primary & Nursery School we are committed to, and passionate about the learning and progress of all of our children. We have a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and children feel safe. We foster a strong sense of community and promote independence, acceptance, respect and aspiration. Our children are empowered to be active, confident learners where they are inspired to be creative and excel. We were rated Good by Ofsted at our most recent inspection in May 2023.

In February 2025 we opened our nursery which has grown and expanded to be a very popular and thriving nursery. This academic year we saw 50% of the nursery pupils move into our Reception year group.

We can offer

• We can offer you a vibrant and happy environment with children who enjoy learning

• A supportive Leadership Team, dedicated and supportive staff

• Employee Assistance Programme

About this Role

We are seeking a qualified enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team.

This post is graded NJC L2 (Points 4-5).

32.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Attendance at our annual safeguarding training day, October Inset Day is compulsory.

Qualifications essential for this role

Applicants must have NNEB, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.

In addition, you will have, or be able to gain a first aid qualification.

Please check the Person Specification on the job description.

Please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager if you have any questions. Visits to our school are welcomed.

Email: admin@bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory employment checks and references.

If you are shortlisted for this role, an online name search will be undertaken.

Please refer to the attached Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy for our recruitment procedures.

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

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. At Bushmead we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

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 Bushmead Primary & Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 720 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bushmead Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushmead-primary-school-luton

Bushmead is a very welcoming school with excellent, professional teachers and support staff.  Our team is committed to providing the best possible learning experience and pastoral care.

We have a strong vision and build confidence in our young learners.  An exciting, creative curriculum has been designed to develop a love of learning.  Academic rigour and high standards of behaviour are also at the heart of the school.

Our values underpin our commitment to ensuring we nurture the children in our care.  Our team, children and parents are very proud of our school.

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