Early Years Practitioner

Timberscombe Church of England First School, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY

29 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 July 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Learning support or cover supervisor
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time, part time: 21.5 hours per week across 3 days or 32.5 hours across 5 days. Flexible for the right candidate
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404 to £25,183

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
Has a secure understanding of the EYFS statutory framework
Is caring, motivated, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
Brings creativity and a forward-thinking approach to learning
Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting every child to thrive
Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to a strong school culture
Embraces our Christian ethos and contributes to the wider life of the school and federation
Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility and a reflective attitude in their practice

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

A welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong team ethos
Supportive colleagues and governors across the Moorland Federation
A joyful and successful learning environment where your role makes a difference
Outstanding professional development opportunities
The chance to be part of an exciting, nature-based and values-led approach
A beautiful village setting in the heart of our community

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.

Inspire our youngest learners to thrive

Are you a passionate Early Years professional who believes every child deserves an inspiring and nurturing start to their education? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Little Oaks, Timberscombe C of E First School.

In this role, you will lead high-quality learning, champion nature-based and outdoor education, and ensure every child feels safe, understood, and ready to succeed.

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.