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Early Years Practitioners

Liberty Primary, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: ME4 point 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioners who are passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare or above
• Experience of working within an EYFS setting
• A good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of early phonics and supporting communication and language development
• Experience of supporting children with SEND or an understanding of inclusive practice
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Experience of supporting learning through play and structured activities
• Confidence using ICT, including iPads, computers and educational apps
• A positive, flexible and reliable approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)

What the school offers its staff

At Liberty Primary School, we can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic and happy children who are eager to learn
• A caring and inclusive Early Years environment
• A supportive leadership team and experienced EYFS staff
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and development
• A collaborative team environment where staff are valued and supported
• Well-resourced learning environments and access to a range of educational resources
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the school

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EYFS PERSON SPECIFICATION.pdf - 144 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS Practitioner JOB DESCRPTION.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

About Liberty Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Liberty Primary website
• Email address: kay.corden@liberty.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086465290
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liberty-primary

Arranging a visit to Liberty Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kay.corden@liberty.merton.sch.uk.

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