Early Years Worker ( Level 3 )

Rothesay Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1RB

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,490.88 - £23,213.48 Annually (Actual) Term Time only plus 5 days

Early Years Worker ( Level 3 ) job summary

We are a play based Nursery School located in the centre of Luton looking for an Early Years Worker who is passionate about the early years and values a play based curriculum. Our approach is child and family centred and we support children and families from a range of backgrounds. We are an inclusive Nursery School and support all children, even those with severe and complex needs, to make the best possible progress.

Why choose Rothesay Nursery School?

We can offer:

A developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum.

Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues who are self-reflective in their approach.

The opportunity to lead a key group.

Extensive outdoor space and a value for outdoor play.

We would like:

An enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Worker who enjoys working with young children.

Someone who values inclusive practice and working with all children, including those with additional needs.

A person who enjoys working collaboratively with others.

A person who is well organised and adaptable.

Someone who values the principles of quality early years practice.

Someone who ensures children succeed, no matter what barriers they face.

Our working day is Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm ( 4.45pm on Monday for staff meeting ).

Visits to Rothesay Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please e-mail admin@rothesay.nurseryluton.com to arrange this.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date

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

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.

About Rothesay Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 116 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rothesay Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rothesay-nursery-school

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