Early Years Practitioner

Leverton Church of England Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0AD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 21 hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 Terms (initially)
• Pay scale: Grade 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a hard-working, passionate early years professional who puts children at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our growing nursery team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality, child centred provision and is eager to be part of a setting that embraces a Curiosity Approach-inspired ethos.

What We Are Looking For:

• A warm and nurturing practitioner with a deep passion for early childhood education

• Someone who is Level 3 qualified or equivalent

• Someone who thrives in a child-led environment, supporting learning through play, exploration and discovery

• A reflective and proactive team player, keen to grow and develop both professionally and within our nursery

• A practitioner with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and early years pedagogy

• A commitment to enabling our provision to flourish, always striving for excellence

• Familiarity or interest in inquiry-based learning, natural resources, enabling environments, and sustained shared thinking

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking team who value innovation and creativity
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A nurturing and inspiring learning environment guided by the Curiosity Approach principles
• A chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young children and their families

If you are ready to bring your energy, ideas, and passion to a setting that celebrates wonder, awe and curiosity, we would love to hear from you!

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Leverton Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 76 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leverton Church of England Academy website
• Email address: rlongworth@leverton.snmat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01427 880470
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leverton-church-of-england-academy

Arranging a visit to Leverton Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rlongworth@leverton.snmat.org.uk.

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