Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Ferham Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1AP

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) 30.5 hours per week

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner job summary

Ferham Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our talented and committed team.

Ferham Primary School has been transformed in the last 4 years; our beautiful and well-resourced EYFS is now a significant strength of the school with its carefully constructed curriculum to ensure a strong start for our youngest pupils.

Take a look at our brilliant unit on our website: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/

What we’re looking for is someone who:

Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent

Has recent, successful experience of working with children in an EYFS setting

Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage

Understands how young children learn best - particularly through play and exploration

Can support high-quality interactions and language development

Is able to work flexibly as part of a team and use their initiative when required

Can contribute to planning, assessment, and the organisation of a purposeful and engaging EYFS environment

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer:

A truly inclusive school community where all pupils, families and staff are welcome, valued and represented

An EYFS unit which is Speech, Language and Communication Needs accredited (SLCN friendly)

Children who quickly learn to enjoy school and learning

A well-resourced and stimulating learning environment

A dedicated and experienced Early Years team

Opportunities for training and continued professional development

A chance to Make a Difference

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 children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).

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 Ferham Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ferham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ferham-primary-school

Ferham Primary School caters for pupils age 3-11 with a provision for 2 year olds.
Our school is a wonderful place where all children and all staff love to belong.
Reading and learning to read is very important to us and we ensure that all of our pupils are taught to read and love books.
Our curriculum and curriculum enrichment offer are both carefully constructed to support and challenge our pupils at whatever stage they join our fabulous school. It is important to us that our children feel welcome and valued from the moment that they join us.
Pupils at Ferham Primary School thrive under the care and instruction of excellent staff who are all here to "Make a Difference".

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