Teaching and Learning Practitioner- Reception Class

Moat Farm Infant School, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9QR

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £22.02 - £23.89 Annually (Actual)

Teaching and Learning Practitioner- Reception Class job summary

Moat Farm Infant School

Teaching & Learning Practitioner Grade 6

Reception Class

32.5 hours per week, working Hours: 8:20-3.35pm

Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)

Grade 6, SCP12-17

£22,020-£23,886(Actual)

£29,542-£32,046 (FTE)

We are seeking to appoint a fixed term maternity cover Level 3/Grade 6 Teaching and Learning Practitioner to join our dynamic Reception team. The role would suit a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic Early Years practitioner who has a strong commitment to providing excellent education and nurturing environments. Our school has a reputation for excellence in early years education. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our reception team.

Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:

Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) and child development.

Able to make a positive difference to children’s lives and develop strong nurturing relationships with children.

An approved Early Years qualification as defined by the Department for Education as meeting the criteria set out in the Early Years Qualification Requirements and Standards document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards)

Able to offer high quality support for play to our children, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging independence and a love of learning.

• An ability to support young children to manage their emotions and develop their behaviour for learning in school.
• Experience of supporting SEMH and SEN behaviours in young children, utilising a range of de-escalation strategies in a developmental way.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, friendly and adaptable in the role.
• Experience or knowledge of the Little Wandle phonics programme is preferable, although training will be offered.
• An ability to teach Little Wandle phonics, Early Years Talk Boost, use the wellcomm screen toolkit and promote early language development.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and play experiences.

For informal talks or more information please contact:

Jayne Bayliss

jayne.bayliss@mfi.school

0121 5521885

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th November @ 12pm

Shortlisting: Monday 30th November

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd December (please ensure that you are available on this day for interview)

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.

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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 Moat Farm Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moat Farm Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moat-farm-infant-school-oldbury

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