Early Years Worker
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JX13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or sooner if possible
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.26 Hourly Term Time until September 2026, then move to all year round
Early Years Worker job summary
Early Years Workers x 2
Permanent full time posts to commence as soon as possible term time only, with a move to All Year Round from September 2026.
These will be full time positions (31.25 hours per week) working Monday - Friday.
To be paid NJC Grade C (Annual Salary £25989 (eff.Sept 26)
Are you someone who can sing slightly off‑key with confidence, laugh at jokes that make no sense, count a fast-moving group of small humans in seconds, and remember every child’s favourite dinosaur (including their third favourite)? If so, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate early years practitioner to join our warm and supportive EYFS team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring practitioner who is committed to providing high‑quality early years education, nurturing strong relationships with children and families, and leading practice that enables every child to thrive.
In this role, you will be well supported to help you focus on teaching and learning of the nursery. Along with the Nursery Manager and Deputy, you will work to ensure inclusive and responsive support for children with additional needs. As part of a wider network of EYFS practitioners, you will benefit from collaboration, shared expertise and ongoing professional development across our schools.
If you are a dedicated early years professional with a positive mindset and a desire to make a meaningful impact within a caring school community, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting time for our school as we establish a new all‑year‑round nursery provision, offering the successful candidate a rare opportunity to be part of having a real and lasting impact for children, families and the wider community.
About the Role
Create a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment where every child thrives
An understanding and awareness of the Early Years Framework
A drive to help our children develop independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their future learning journey
A committed approach and engagement to the wider school community
A cheerful, fresh and creative approach to giving the children in your care the best you can
To have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a strong and supportive team
What we’re Looking For
Someone who:
- Puts children at the heart of every decision
- Has robust EYFS knowledge, including the latest Early Years Framework and the confidence to lead a team
- Can think on their feet, stay solution‑focused and show initiative
Doesn’t mind occasionally becoming a princess, pirate or dragon (a convincing dragon roar is optional but appreciated)
What we can offer you:
Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
Substantial workplace pension
Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
Staff Wellbeing support
CPD opportunities for all staff
For this role, you will ideally hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or a similar/higher/equivalent qualification, however those with Level 2 are still welcome to apply and future training and development may be available.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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