Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

• Fixed term contract until 22nd July 2026
• 14 hours per week. Term time only. 4 afternoons per week 12 – 3.30pm
• EYFS practitioner salary: JG3 (SCP 5-6)
• FTE Salary: £24, 790 - £35,183 FTE per annum
• Actual salary from £7,987 - £8113 per annum

All things are possible for one who believes (Mark 9:23)

St Georges Citizens | Stewards of the Earth

Our vision is that with faith and belief we can transform lives – not only in our own school but also beyond, in our local and international communities, creating global citizens of the future who are stewards of the earth. We want our children to leave St Georges with the knowledge and skills to flourish in life, and the dispositions to help others to flourish as well.

The governors, pupils and staff of St Georges Church School and Nursery are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and capable Teaching Assistant to join our innovative, happy school. Our school is a family, with a strong community and a mission to create classrooms where children achieve more than they think possible.

About our school:

• St Georges has 204 pupils (with an additional 37 children in the nursery). It enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and remains consistently over-subscribed.
• Our school’s ecumenical foundation is supported by the Church of England, the Methodist Church and the Baptist Church, and our Christian vision and values lie at the heart of all that we do.
• We are proud of our school and of the work that has already been done to accelerate learning opportunities. Our leadership team and staff continue to focus on excellent teaching and on creating stimulating learning environments within a culture of high expectations.

We are looking for a successful Early Years Practitioner who:

• Is committed to high standards for all pupils in both learning and behaviour.
• Will be flexible and innovative in promoting the development, welfare and potential of the children within the nursery, in line with the statutory framework for Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Will work with the EYFS lead and Nursery Lead to ensure that all children attending the nursery receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences.
• Will meet the requirements of regulatory bodies in relation to EYFS, safeguarding, SEND, Health and Safety and to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Is committed to continually seeking improvement.
• Is dedicated towards contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.

We can offer you:

• A strong school community with a distinctively Christian ethos, having a clear focus on children as individuals, united as an inclusive family.
• A vibrant and uplifting school, where pupils, staff and governors enjoy working together and where everyone is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Friendly, happy and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy coming to school, behave well and are eager to learn, and who take pride in their school, their classmates and their teachers.
• An experienced and dedicated staff team, who work energetically and professionally to sustain the school improvement journey, embracing new ideas and opportunities to develop their professional skills.
• Excellent relationships between pupils and staff and between staff and governors, based on high levels of mutual respect, care and responsibility
• An engaged and supportive Local Governing Committee.
• A commitment to continued professional development for staff at all levels.
• The support of the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, with exciting opportunities for a high level of collaboration and CPD. Schools work collaboratively for locally identified and driven school improvement and professional development.
• Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust which include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

Applications:

Candidates are welcome to visit the school, and this can be arranged by contacting the school office 

Application forms should be accompanied by a full letter of application and sent via email to the school office (contact details can be found on attached advert). 

Closing date for applications: 8am on Monday 14th July 2025

Interview date: Thursday 18th July

Start Date – Tuesday 2nd September

The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.