Pre School and School Practitioner

Old Cleeve Church of England First School, Washford, Somerset, TA23 0PB

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 October 2026

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Full time equivient

Pre School and School Practitioner job summary

Job Advert: Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant

Role: Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant

Location: Old Cleeve First School

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 11.10.2026

Interview Date: w/c 12.10.2026

Grade: Grade 1 SCP 3/4 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours of Work:

25.6 hours per week, 5 days a week

Term time and 5 INSET days

Abated salary: £15,226.00 - £15,465.00

Purpose of the Role

This is an exciting and varied role split across our Preschool and Key Stage 1 provision. The

successful candidate will spend two days each week working as an Early Years Practitioner

within our Preschool, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through high-

quality provision and play-based learning experiences. They will spend two days each week

supporting teaching and learning within our Year 2 classroom, helping pupils to access the

curriculum and achieve their full potential. The remaining day will be allocated according to

school need.

The successful candidate will be passionate about children's development, understand the

importance of nurturing positive relationships and be committed to ensuring every child feels

safe, valued and successful. As part of our wider inclusion ethos, they will play a key role in

providing high-quality support that removes barriers to learning and promotes children's social,

emotional and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Learning and Development in Preschool

Work as part of the Early Years team to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment

where children can thrive. Support children's learning through play, adult-led activities and high-

quality interactions that promote communication, language, personal, social and emotional

development.

Observe children's learning and development, contributing to assessments and learning records

where appropriate. Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

curriculum, helping children to make strong progress across all areas of learning.

Build warm and trusting relationships with children and families, supporting smooth transitions

into preschool and school life. Promote independence, curiosity and confidence, helping children

develop the skills they need for future learning.

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 Old Cleeve Church of England First School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Old Cleeve Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-cleeve-cofe-school-washford-watchet

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