Early Years Practitioner
Marlborough Primary School, London, SW3 3AP9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year initially
Pay scale
- Scale 3 - 4 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a qualified/enthusiastic applicant with a willingness to train, who has a positive attitude and will proactively work towards ongoing improvement in quality practices within their work. The successful applicants will require a robust understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and have experience of working with babies and/or toddlers Additionally, to support in planning and assessment, applicants will need to demonstrate excellent written English. Graduate candidates wishing to develop and move into teaching are encouraged to apply.
What the school offers its staff
We have a diverse team and we continue to actively encourage and recruit candidates from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics and individualised support. As part of the Colville and Marlborough Federation, we offer a supportive environment with an experienced team.
At Marlborough, we value working effectively and positively as a team. The role requires applicants who are able to work collaboratively and develop positive professional relationships with colleagues, parents and children.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Marlborough Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 444 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Marlborough Primary School website
- Email address
- ainsley.smith@marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk
Marlborough Primary School, is an outstanding school, with a real passion and drive for ensuring every one of our children receives the highest quality education and school experience.
We are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our team who will benefit from a strong team ethos, high quality CPD programme and a culture of care.
We are a diverse team that are all committed to providing high quality education. We continue to actively encourage and recruit candidates from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics.
Marlborough Primary School and Colville Primary School are part of a federation, enabling staff at both schools to share skills, knowledge, and expertise across the Federation.
Arranging a visit to Marlborough Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ainsley.smith@marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk.
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