Pre-School Practitioner, Level 3

Barton Farm Primary Academy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HS

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Hours of Work: Permanent: full or part time shift roles available (nursery operating times 07:30-18:00) Extra hours may be available during term time and during school holidays .(minimum 40 weeks per year).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will:

• have a child-centered approach
• be able to build relationships with all children and in particular children with SEND needs
• have the ability and desire to work in an Early Years environment
• have the ability to keep children motivated and engaged
• have a calm but firm approach
• be able to adapt and think on your feet
• be flexible and willing to learn
• be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs
• be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• be able to work independently and on your own initiative
• have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work for a dynamic multi-academy trust in an attractive, welcoming and friendly working environment. Based at Barton Farm, you will be part of a much bigger family, with colleagues keen to support you in your new role. We will also provide training where appropriate for the candidates.

In return for this dedication and commitment, we offer a strong and supportive working environment – we love to have fun! We are looking for candidates who are excited by the challenges and rewards of working with children aged 2-4 years old, and who want to be part of the future shape of our growing provision. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and have exciting plans to develop the pre-school as an outdoor setting. Staff discount available for dependents & preferential admission to Barton Farm Primary.

Flexible working opportunities

Hours of Work: Permanent: full or part time shift roles available (nursery operating times 07:30-18:00)

Extra hours may be available during term time and during school holidays

(minimum 40 weeks per year)

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Barton Farm Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barton Farm Primary Academy website
• Email address: admin@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01962798844
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barton-farm-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Barton Farm Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk.

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