Early Years Practitioner

Biggleswade Academy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly Level 2A Point 3 - £12.85 per hour (approximate actual salary £15,750).

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Early Years Practitioner

We’re hiring for September 2026!

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our Early Years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a safe, stimulating and engaging setting where children can thrive socially, emotionally and academically. You will work closely with colleagues and families to ensure every child receives the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential.

Starting Salary - Level 2A Point 3 - £12.85 per hour (approximate actual salary £15,750).

Working Hours - Monday to Friday 31.25 hours per week, term time plus 38 hours to be worked across inset days, after school meetings and open events. Times TBC either 8.30am to 3.15pm or 8.45am to 3.30pm.

Qualifications - Level 2/3 Early Years Care and Education or similar (essential)

Contract Type - Permanent

Closing Date - Thursday 4th June, 2026

About Us - Biggleswade Academy Early Years provision comprises of - The Lawns Nursery, Biggleswade Academy Preschool and Biggleswade Academy Reception setting.

The successful candidate will have -

• A secure knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• Level 2/3 Early Years Care and Education or similar

• An understanding of the importance of play and a commitment to providing excellence

• A supportive team player who can promote a settings ethos and virtues

• An understanding of the importance of Safeguarding

We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, simply visit https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us,

email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

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 Biggleswade Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Biggleswade Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/biggleswade-academy

We wholly believe in the tangible benefits of an age 2-13 structure, minimising the need to change schools, and the family environment that a through school engenders. The through model can work to outstanding effect, particularly with regard to pastoral care, student welfare and the quality of relationships between each member of the school community. Our skills and experience in these areas are crucial and, alongside our innovative approaches and the wide-ranging opportunities we provide for our pupils, help create our unique ethos.

Our aim is to inspire all children with a love of learning and to create special and happy memories of their time with us. Children learn best when they feel safe to take on challenges, are interested and feel valued. Learning is celebrated and openly admired.

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