Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
Hampton Lakes Primary School, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 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
- £21,291.00 - £23,869.00 Annually (Actual)
Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) job summary
Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
Temporary Position
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join our team on a temporary basis within our nursery provision at Hampton Lakes Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to support young children’s learning and development in a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment.
Working closely with the EYFS Lead and the Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality early education, ensuring that all children are supported to reach their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically.
What you will be doing
As Early Years Practitioner you will:
Support the EYFS Lead and Nursery Manager in delivering engaging activities and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery provision
Provide high-quality care and learning support for all children, including those with SEN or EAL, promoting inclusion and development
Observe, assess and track children’s progress, contributing to learning journeys, planning and next steps
Create and maintain a safe, clean, stimulating environment that supports children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs
Build positive relationships with parents, staff and external professionals, contributing to safeguarding, behaviour management and nursery events
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working in an Early Years setting
Has a relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare)
Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills
Is passionate about supporting children’s development and delivering high-quality care and engaging learning experiences
Has knowledge of EYFS and inclusive practice
Can use initiative and work independently when required
Has a flexible, adaptable and caring approach
Working Hours
The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time plus three days.
How to Apply
If after reading the advert, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position, please submit your application via MyNewTerm. We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note:
- We are unable to accept CVs
- Applications must be submitted in line with the instructions on the linked website
For further information on the job role criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 09 July 2026
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hampton Lakes Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 375 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hampton Lakes Primary School website
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