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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

The Raleigh School · Leatherhead · Surrey

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life? is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving team and support our youngest learners at a pivotal stage of their development.

Located in , Surrey, is a vibrant and ambitious primary school where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. Our strong academic outcomes are complemented by a warm and nurturing ethos, underpinned by our values of Respect, Resilience, Courage, Honesty and Unity. As part of the , we work collaboratively with partner schools while maintaining our unique identity and unwavering commitment to every child.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work closely with teachers and colleagues to create a stimulating, safe and inclusive environment where children can learn through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. You will support children's social, emotional and educational development, contribute to planning engaging activities, monitor progress, and build positive partnerships with parents and carers to ensure every child can flourish.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young children in an early years setting. A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable, together with a genuine passion for early years education, excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest standards of care and learning.

In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking school community that values professional development, collaboration and excellence in education, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful and welcoming school where you can help lay the foundations for children's lifelong learning and future success.

The Raleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks.

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About this school

The Raleigh School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
434
Avg teacher salary
£46,558
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.1:1
Academy trust
SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LX

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Salary
£18,342.00 Annually (Actual) Salary stated is pro-rata (FTE £25,551)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 September 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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