Early Years Practitioner

The Mill Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 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: £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE)

Early Years Practitioner job summary

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting high-quality early years provision and helping children to thrive in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.

Working as part of a team, you will support the delivery of play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework, promoting children’s communication, independence and personal development. You will work with individuals and small groups, using high-quality interactions to support learning, development and inclusion for all children, including those with additional needs.

You will contribute to observing, assessing and planning for children’s next steps, support the preparation of an enabling indoor and outdoor environment, and help maintain positive routines and behaviour. You will also build strong relationships with colleagues and families, playing an important role in supporting children’s wellbeing and early development.

This role would suit someone who is nurturing, observant and committed to providing the very best start for every child.

To recognise our employee’s contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer an extensive range of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, including:

• Membership of the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme.
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including cycle to work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free flu vaccinations on request, discounted local gym and health club memberships and access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice including physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to Schools Advisory Wellbeing Services and Westfield employee assistance programme.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. References will be requested prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in.

We understand that you may use AI and /or other resources to support your application; however, please ensure that all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and doesn’t include ideas or work that are not your own. It is important that the application you submit is authentically and credibly your own work, accurately reflecting your employment history, qualifications and experience relevant to the post.

It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

Visits to the school are warmly invited, to arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the school office.

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

Please visit https://themillacademy.org.uk/ for further information

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 The Mill Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Mill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mill-academy

The Mill Academy
Be Creative, Be Resilient, Be World-Wise.

At The Mill Academy, we aim to inspire, excite and motivate all pupils in the school with a rich and broad curriculum. We ensure that all children are supported with their social and emotional wellbeing as well as in their academic career. We provide children with a safe and secure environment where trust, compassion and respect underpin all our work with the children and with each other. Aim high and believe in yourself is at the heart of all we do.

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