L3 Early Years Practitioner for school based nursery

Tadworth Primary School, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RR

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week Part time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,331

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Nursery - Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join our team at Tadworth Primary School.

About Tadworth Primary School

At Tadworth, we are ambitious for every child. Our curriculum is designed to inspire, motivate and bring learning to life across academic, creative, personal and physical development - ensuring that pupils not only achieve well, but genuinely enjoy their time at school and leave ready for the next stage of their education.

During their time with us, children experience far more than the classroom alone. A rich programme of trips, visits and clubs gives pupils regular opportunities to explore and extend their learning, while a strong commitment to the arts means that performance, creativity and self-expression are woven into school life. Reading sits at the heart of this, supported by a well-used library and a wide range of high-quality texts in every classroom. Sport, wellbeing and a genuine sense of community complete the picture - from inter-school competitions to a thriving Parent Teacher Association and a school-wide culture of giving back, with each year group supporting a designated charity.

At Tadworth, you will join a staff team that cares deeply about what they do, within a school community built on partnership and shared purpose.

Details

Position:Nursery - Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Contract:Term time, permanent. 32.5 hours per week (part-time considered)

Salary:Surrey Pay Scale - £24,331 FTE

Key responsibilities include:

• To assist the Nursery Teacher in the organisation of a high-quality nursery for children from 2 years to starting school.
• To provide high standards of childcare and education - to include the monitoring and reviewof provision, providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
• To be responsible for the supervision of children, identifying their learning needs and advising key staff of these
• To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is paramount within the setting

Requirements include:

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework (E)
• Good understanding of assessment frameworks used to monitor and record children’s outcomes and progress (E)
• Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation (E)

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance,family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Flexible working opportunities

Part time hours considered

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tadworth Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, None, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 395 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tadworth Primary School website
• Email address: tcooke@tadworthps.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01737 354541
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tadworth-primary-school

2 Form Primary School located in Tadworth, Surrey

Arranging a visit to Tadworth Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tcooke@tadworthps.surrey.sch.uk.

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