Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

32.5 hours per week term-time only

Name of School
- Coleridge Primary School

Salary Range
- CLPT 7 - 11

Starting Salary - CLPT 7 (Actual Salary - £20,354)

Job Term
- Full Time

Appointment Type
- Permanent Contract

Hours
- 32.5 hours

Website - www.coleridgeprimary.org

Website - CLPT
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Start Date:

As soon as possible

Coleridge Primary is looking to appoint a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner on a permanent contract to work with our Nursery aged pupils. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly experienced and caring person to support our pupils and work with the most fabulous families, children and staff. This is a rare opportunity to join our extraordinary team and we are excited to welcome a new staff member to join our dynamic school community!

Coleridge Primary school is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and is situated in the centre of Rotherham. We are a one form entry primary school, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. We are an inclusive and friendly school which has a diverse catchment at the heart of our community. We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT) and work collaboratively across the 3 schools in our community.

We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a committed, adaptable and caring professional, passionate about delivering high quality support and providing an inspirational approach to learning

Can lead by example and be a positive role model to our children

Can demonstrate the creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team

• Is an effective team player and willing to be fully involved in the life of the school
• Has an eligible early years level 3 qualification (Please  to see a list of eligible qualifications )
• Has qualification passes in English and Math or equivalent
• Has the capacity to deliver high-quality interactions and age-appropriate interventions in the Early Years.
• Preferably has experience supporting in EYFS.

In return, we can offer:

Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn

• Training in all aspects of the role
• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos

A vibrant learning environment

An experienced and supportive leadership team

• Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact our Office Manager, Kirsten Damms at k.damms@coleridgeprimary.org if you would like visit school. We are proposing that visits take place on Thursday 12th of November
at 4:00pm
. If you are unable to visit the school, you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Executive Headteacher for an informal conversation about the school and its ethos.

Closing date - 12 Noon 20th of November 2026

Shortlisting
- Friday 20th November 2026

Interviews
- Friday 27th November 2026

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

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