Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

The Raleigh School, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LX

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,342.00 Annually (Actual) Salary stated is pro-rata (FTE £25,551)

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner job summary

Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life? is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving team and support our youngest learners at a pivotal stage of their development.

Located in , Surrey, is a vibrant and ambitious primary school where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. Our strong academic outcomes are complemented by a warm and nurturing ethos, underpinned by our values of Respect, Resilience, Courage, Honesty and Unity. As part of the , we work collaboratively with partner schools while maintaining our unique identity and unwavering commitment to every child.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work closely with teachers and colleagues to create a stimulating, safe and inclusive environment where children can learn through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. You will support children's social, emotional and educational development, contribute to planning engaging activities, monitor progress, and build positive partnerships with parents and carers to ensure every child can flourish.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young children in an early years setting. A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable, together with a genuine passion for early years education, excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest standards of care and learning.

In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking school community that values professional development, collaboration and excellence in education, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful and welcoming school where you can help lay the foundations for children's lifelong learning and future success.

The Raleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks.

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

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 The Raleigh School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Raleigh School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-raleigh-school

A two form entry Primary School in West Horsley, Surrey.

A school within the South Farnham Educational Trust.

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