Early Years Practitioners
Liberty Primary, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EBThis job expired on 16 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
7 May 2026
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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Liberty Primary
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Liberty Primary website
- Email address
- kay.corden@liberty.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086465290
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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