EYFS Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

32.50 hours per week

The Wulfruna Partnership are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and dedicated Level 3 EYFS Qualified Practitioner to join Merridale Primary School's team. The Wulfruna Partnership Mission and Vision:

• The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to operating in areas facing socio-economic disadvantage. In these communities, a high-quality education is not only pivotal to the future success of the children we serve but a fundamental right for ALL children.
• WHY WE EXIST - Our mission is to challenge the existing norms and empower our teachers and leaders to focus solely on providing an exceptional education for every child. Through an engaging and ambitious curriculum, supported by excellent teaching, we aim to create an environment where all children learn and thrive.
• WHERE WE WANT TO BE - Our vision extends beyond individual schools. We strive to maximise support, foster growth through our strong collective identity. The autonomy of our values lies at the core of our ethos, ensuring that our schools collectively become the bedrock of our success and central improvement is responsive to the needs of each individual school.

About Merridale Primary School:

Merridale Primary School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive one form entry primary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is committed to our students and school community and shares in the aims and ethos of our one-form entry, popular and friendly school where every child is safe, valued and respected. Merridale Primary was graded "good" by Ofsted in 2024.

Merridale has a strong and shared commitment to achieve excellence and improve life outcomes for all pupils.

Our school aims are:

• To ensure everyone in the school has the opportunity to maximise their full potential
• To provide every child with the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities
• To provide a welcoming, safe and happy school environment
• To provide role models who promote positive values to prepare children for life in modern Britain
• To provide an exciting, engaging and effective curriculum
• To celebrate the cultural diversity of the school and local community
• For parents, carers and families to be partners in learning.

We are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who:

• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent) qualification - you can find a list of accepted qualifications (if achieved after September 2014) here: Early years qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom - GOV.UK ()
• Is passionate about EYFS and has an understanding of child development and experience of working with children in Early Years
• Has paediatric first aid training (or is willing to undergo training)
• Has experience of working with children with additional needs and those presenting challenging behaviours
• Has a good standard of Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills. Can communicate well
• Has the skills, knowledge and experience to be able to build positive relationships to support all children to meet their goals and needs
• Is resilient and passionate about the social, emotional and mental well-being of young people.
• Is dedicated, creative, reflective, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and is committed to raising standards for all children.
• Provides a positive, safe, supportive learning environment.

Merridale Primary School has:

• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children who love to learn.
• Skilled, supportive, friendly and dedicated staff who work hard to ensure the best outcomes for our children.
• A happy, safe and stimulating school environment with extensive outdoor learning areas, including Forest School.
• Well-resourced classrooms and facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A culturally diverse school community: we have children and families with a wide range of abilities, rich cultural backgrounds and religions.
• Abroad and balanced curriculum which offers children many opportunities they may not otherwise experience.
• A friendly, family centred approach that believes in developing strong partnerships with parents, carers and the local community.

To gain an insight into Merridale Primary School please visit our website:

Candidates who wish to be considered for the role are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, candidates should contact the school office on ore-mail

The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.

If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you can make a positive difference to our children and schools then please apply with a personal statement that details why you want to be an EYFS Teaching Assistant for The Wulfruna Partnership and the skills, knowledge, experience and attributes you possess that will ensure that you can continue to raise standards for our pupils.

Interviews w/c: Monday 4 May, 2026

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