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Level 3 Early Years Educator

St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8LU

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week Monday–Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm Term-time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: NJC F7-10
• Hourly rate: Ranging from £13.68 to £14.58

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Resilient — thrives in a busy, joyful EY environment
• Hard‑working — committed to giving children the best start
• Dedicated — passionate about early childhood development
• Fun — brings creativity, energy, and joy
• Compassionate — nurturing, patient, and emotionally attuned
• Supportive of our Christian ethos and able to model kindness, respect, and care

Qualifications required

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A warm, friendly, and supportive staff team
• A popular Early Years unit at the heart of village life
• Strong community partnerships and engaged families
• A setting rooted in Christian values and inclusive practice
• Opportunities for professional development
• Happy, curious children who love to learn

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.

About the role

• Work collaboratively within a caring, experienced Early Years team
• Support high‑quality provision across indoor and outdoor learning
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and child‑centred learning experiences
• Model and promote our Christian values in daily practice

As a Church of England school, our Christian ethos underpins everything we do. We are looking for someone who will embrace our values, nurture every child, and contribute to a warm, inclusive environment where all can flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Lawrence CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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Additional documents

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

Early Years Educator Person Specification.pdf - 406 KB (opens in new tab)

Early Years Educator Job Description.pdf - 380 KB (opens in new tab)

Level 3 Early Years Educator - Sep-26.pdf - 661 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School website
• Email address: aperry@stlawrenceprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01926812447
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-lawrence-cofe-voluntary-aided-primary-school

St Lawrence is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2020) one form entry, voluntary aided primary school in a rural setting, at the heart of the community. We enjoy strong links with the local church community groups and benefit from a very supportive village and PTA.

Arranging a visit to St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aperry@stlawrenceprimaryschool.co.uk.

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