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EYFS Practitioner Level 2

St Catherine's RC School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2ED

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 35 hours per week, 8.15am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year initially
• Full-time equivalent salary: Barnet Unified Award Grade D, pay range is £32,070 to £33,012 FTE
• Actual salary: £27,424 to £28,230

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our team. This is a one-year post initially but with a view to becoming permanent. We are keen to hear from candidates with nursery experience. The ideal candidate:

• Will provide first class care for our children
• Ensures they are up to date with outstanding practice
• Has a passion for EYFS and strives to be outstanding in all areas
• Has an understanding of the early development of children
• Has high expectations of children
• Will challenge and motivate children
• Has good organisational skills
• Is fun and dynamic
• Is willing to participate in the Catholic life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

https://st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/https://st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/We can offer:

• A welcoming and positive Catholic community
• Children whose behaviour is exemplary and who are keen to learn
• A supportive and caring staff team
• A strong commitment to innovative professional development
• A bright, modern and well-resourced environment.
• Supportive parents who take a keen interest in their children’s learning

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Please visit our website for further details about the school - www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk

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.

Interviews will be held as applications are received, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. We are dedicated to implementing our safeguarding policies and procedures in the interests of all children and staff.

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.

JE0580 Early Years Educator L2.pdf - 195 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Catherine's RC School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Catherine's RC School website
• Email address: office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net
• Phone number: 020 8440 4946
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-rc-school

St Catherine’s is a warm and friendly Barnet school with a strong caring ethos. We have a modern, well-resourced environment and a supportive staff team.

Arranging a visit to St Catherine's RC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net.

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