Early Years Practitioner

Christian Malford CofE Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4BW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,926.00 Annually (FTE) Grade J2

Early Years Practitioner job summary

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team at Acorns Preschool, part of Christian Malford CofE Primary School. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a small, nurturing rural school where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.

Working alongside a small, dedicated team of three staff, you will play a key role in providing high-quality early years provision for our youngest learners. You will help to create a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment where children feel safe, happy and inspired to learn through play and exploration.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• Be creative, proactive and able to contribute ideas to enhance learning experiences
• Work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach and a commitment to the ethos of our school

This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community, where strong relationships with children, families and staff are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our preschool team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early learning journey, laying the foundations for their future success.

For further details about the role please contact us using the details below.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well-being support.

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 Christian Malford CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 52 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christian Malford CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christian-malford-cofe-primary-school

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