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Early Years Practitioner

The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2HQ

This job expired on 10 July 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Level 2 to 3 - points 5-11
• Additional allowances:

  Level 2 to 3 - points 5-11

Early Years Practitioner job summary

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join our team. You will be working in our Acorn class supporting our youngest children (2.5-4 years old).

Person Specification:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential);
• Has experience working with young children;
• Has knowledge of the EYFS framework;
• Is caring, patient and nurturing;
• Has good communication and teamwork skills;
  • Is organised, proactive and flexible.

    In return we offer:

    • Staff and children who are passionate about learning;
      
    • Well supported induction;
    • A school where everyone is valued, wellbeing is of high importance and has a strong team ethic;
    • Mentoring from outstanding colleagues;
      
    • Wide ranging professional development and career opportunities;
      
    • Fantastic working environment;
      
    • Supportive parents, carers and Governors and a vibrant PTA.

    We only accept applications submitted online via My New Term, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Rackham C of E Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of its pupils and expects its staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rackham-church-of-england-primary-school

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