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Lead Nursery Practitioner

Benyon Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG

This job expired on 30 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TLW4 - 10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a valuable new Nursery Leadto join our EYFS team: a fantastic opportunity for someone who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils’ lives.

We require a passionate and committed individualwho is an enthusiastic, calm person who will be able to support pupils’ learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff. A willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonalskillsand a desire to make a difference in the lives of children are the main attributesrequired.EYFS childcare qualifications of level3or above are also required.

The successful candidate will lead a team of EYFS practitioners, plan activities, liaise with parents regardingnew intakes,provide general class support and be a named key worker within our Nursery setting (2-4 years).

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to our schools’ ethos of positivity

• Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals

• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed

• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development

• Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour

• Have a good understanding of teaching systematics phonics

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• A supportive and friendly community

• Outstanding, collaborative partnerships with other local schools

• Recognition of continuous service

• An employees assistance programme

• Access to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets,numerousretailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
  

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Nursery Lead Job Spec.pdf - 345 KB (opens in new tab)

About Benyon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Benyon Primary School website
• Email address: sam.oxley@catrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01708853200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/benyon-primary-school

Benyon Primary School is part of Catalyst Academies Trust. We are currently a two form entry school with a nursery provision for 60 children

Arranging a visit to Benyon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sam.oxley@catrust.org.uk.

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