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Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

This job expired on 9 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5 hours per week with 4 additional hours per week until July 2025
• Contract type: Fixed term - length of contract to be discussed - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23656

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner to join our team to support our nursery and pre-school children with their learning under the direction of the Little Ospreys lead. This vacancy is a temporary post to cover maternity leave starting from May 2025.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations.
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the EYFS lead.
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children.

What the school offers its staff

Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

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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Little Ospreys Application Pack (EWA 2025) - V2.pdf - 269 KB (opens in new tab)

About Edith Weston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edith Weston Academy website
• Email address: office@edithweston.rutland.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01780720025
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edith-weston-academy

Arranging a visit to Edith Weston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@edithweston.rutland.sch.uk.

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