5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    5th January 2026

  • Closing date

    20 October 2025 at 1pm

  • Date listed

    14 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 2 - 4 depending on qualifications

Additional allowances

Grade 2 - 4 depending on qualifications

Early Years Practitioner job summary

We are looking for early years practitioners who have:

  • High expectations of themselves and the children with whom they work.
  • Creativity and flair.
  • Dedication and energy.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability and desire to work as part of a team.
  • NVQ L2 or above in Childcare or equivalent preferred

We can offer:

  • Children who are keen to learn and appreciate a high quality of learning.
  • The support of highly motivated and supportive colleagues who are fun to work with.
  • Governors who value our endeavours and are committed to the continuing development of the school and its staff.
  • A positive environment in which to work and learn

We are committed to staff development and you will receive a full induction programme. If you would like an informal conversation about the post then please telephone Cassie Ambrosini, Preschool Manager, on 01235 639760.

Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convictions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

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

Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

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About Rush Common School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
429 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
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Rush Common is a friendly and popular two-form entry Primary School with a capacity of 420 pupils aged between 4 and 11. The school is split into three phases: Early Years Foundation Stage; KS1 Years 1 and 2; and Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6). Rush Common School converted to an Academy in March 2012 and is part of Abingdon Learning Trust. The school was awarded a Good Ofsted grading in November 2021.

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