Early Years Practitioner - Level 3
Ferham Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1AP2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week , 8:20am – 3:20pm Monday to Friday. Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 - £28,142
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ferham Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our talented and committed team.
Ferham Primary School has been transformed in the last 4 years; our beautiful and well-resourced EYFS is now a significant strength of the school with its carefully constructed curriculum to ensure a strong start for our youngest pupils.
Take a look at our brilliant unit on our website: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/
What we’re looking for is someone who:
- Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent
- Has recent, successful experience of working with children in an EYFS setting
- Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Understands how young children learn best – particularly through play and exploration
- Can support high-quality interactions and language development
- Is able to work flexibly as part of a team and use their initiative when required
- Can contribute to planning, assessment, and the organisation of a purposeful and engaging EYFS environment
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A truly inclusive school community where all pupils, families and staff are welcome, valued and represented
- An EYFS unit which is Speech, Language and Communication Needs accredited (SLCN friendly)
- Children who quickly learn to enjoy school and learning
- A well-resourced and stimulating learning environment
- A dedicated and experienced Early Years team
- Opportunities for training and continued professional development
- A chance to Make a Difference
Application Process
Please email your completed application form, clearly marked with the vacancy reference, to: school@fep.jmat.org.uk or complete the online application form via the Teaching Vacancies Portal. For enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office via 01709 740962 or email us school@fep.jmat.org.uk
To find out more about our school, please visit: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/ or find us on X (Twitter) @PrimaryFerham
We look forward to hearing from you. Please come and visit our school to see how special it is for yourself.
Vikki Fenton
Headteacher
Safeguarding:
Ferham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
As an organisation using the DBS to assess applicants’ suitability for positions included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, we comply fully with the DBS Code of Practice. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants and staff, regardless of background. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us – this will depend on the nature of the role and the details of any offences.
If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Declaration Form. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed openly and fairly prior to any offer of employment. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in the withdrawal of an offer or dismissal.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Ferham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ferham Primary School website
- Email address
- ktaylor@mvp.jmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 017097406962
Ferham Primary School caters for pupils age 3-11 with a provision for 2 year olds.
Our school is a wonderful place where all children and all staff love to belong.
Reading and learning to read is very important to us and we ensure that all of our pupils are taught to read and love books.
Our curriculum and curriculum enrichment offer are both carefully constructed to support and challenge our pupils at whatever stage they join our fabulous school. It is important to us that our children feel welcome and valued from the moment that they join us.
Pupils at Ferham Primary School thrive under the care and instruction of excellent staff who are all here to "Make a Difference".
Arranging a visit to Ferham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ktaylor@mvp.jmat.org.uk.
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