Early Years Practitioner

Thorpe Hesley Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2PL

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2026

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Part time 21 hours per week over 5 days – (two days per week 8.30 to 15:00 and three days 8.50 to 11.50)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 06/01/26 to 31/08/26
• Pay scale: Salary Band C Point 4 of the Support Staff Spine, pro rata £12,424 (£25,185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our brand new two-year-old provision and our existing outstanding school-based nursery (for children aged three and over). Working under the guidance of the Room Lead/Nursery Teacher and EYFS Lead, you will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum that supports the individual needs of our youngest learners. You’ll help create a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially and academically.

We are looking for someone with experience in early years settings and a strong understanding of the EYFS framework. The ideal candidate will bring a warm, nurturing approach and a genuine love for working with young children. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Join our supportive and forward-thinking team and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

What the school offers its staff

Thorpe Hesley Primary School is a happy, welcoming and vibrant place full of children and staff who have a real enthusiasm for learning. We constantly strive to be the best that we can be and give our children the best opportunities and experiences that we can. We are a creative school and believe that every child should be prepared for an ever-changing world through an inspiring, bespoke and creative curriculum. We are very proud of our creative curriculum which our staff have carefully developed with our children and our context in mind. Our pupils are incredible citizens who are taught and encouraged to care about each other and about their education. We are very proud of the lovely work they create and of their outstanding attainment which is consistently well above local and national averages.

We are a friendly, larger than average, Outstanding school, catering for around 550 pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6. We have our own Nursery as well as comprehensive wrap around care provision, including a breakfast and after school club. Every member of staff in school, as well as our Advisory Group, are fully committed to giving the school and our pupils their best.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

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.

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About Thorpe Hesley Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 547 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorpe Hesley Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2570153
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-hesley-primary-school-rotherham

Arranging a visit to Thorpe Hesley Primary School

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