Early Years Practitioner

Can you inspire the young minds of Lime Tree Primary Academy?

Early Years Practitioner

This post is for the Early Years unit.

This is an exciting time of growth and challenge at Lime Tree Primary Academy.

The TLC is a Academy Trust with the aim of supporting and leading the growth and improvement of primary academies across the county. We are driven by a moral purpose and a vision that ensures every child has the right to outstanding teaching and, every academy, exceptional leadership. It is our vision to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create and to sustain excellent academies.

You will share our core values and have a passionate desire to help children learn. Be committee to help all our children succeed through school whilst having a caring and nurturing nature. You will need to provide support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life, be qualified to NVQ/NNEB/BTEC Level3 in childcare and have experience of the Early Years foundation stage and knowledge of its standards are essential.

We offer you:

Permanent contract, 32.5 hours per week 5 days per week, Term Time only

Annum FTE salary = £27,254 - £32,597 (NJC L4-L5 dependent on experience)

• Fantastic facilities.
• A school team who will share your energy and enthusiasm.
• A brilliant community of professionals across the Trust, with great expertise.
• A superb professional development programme and career opportunities within Tennyson Learning Community.
• Wonderful children who love learning.
• A happy and supportive working environment.
• Competitive pay rate

Closing date: 12.04.2026, 11.59pm.

Interviews will be held for successful applicants on the 17.04.2026.

Should wish to apply and have further questions, please email hr@tennysonroad.school . The email should reference the advert number linked to this vacancy.

The successful shortlisted applicants will be informed about the interview process in due course. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role. The Trust reserves the right to shortlist, interview and appoint to the post prior to the expiry date subject to early applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

The Tennyson Learning Community supports Equal Opportunities