Job Description

Early Years Worker

Permanent position to start September 2025

4 days per week (to include a mealtime assistant duty) 12.26 - 12.85ph

The Link Academy Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and talented individual to join our dedicated early years team at Ilsington C of E Primary School.

There is an opportunity if wanted for additional hours for the successful candidate to assist with the wrap around care in Breakfast Club either on contract or a casual basis.

We are looking for someone who is not afraid to sing out of tune in front of a crowd of children and is always prepared to laugh at jokes that they may not understand! You should have the ability to rapidly count the heads of many moving children and remember the names of all the pre-schoolers, their families, pets and their third favourite dinosaur as well as be able to read books upside down! We are looking for someone with a warm, smiley face that makes children feel special and in return you must be prepared to feel loved by many children and their families. Dressing up as a lobster or a robot is a regular part of our day, and you should have some idea of how to talk like a pirate!

The role will include being a key worker to children, record keeping and collaboration with parents and carers. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to working to improve the outcomes for all our children, where your work life balance will be promoted. Candidates should have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and be able to lead engaging activities for the children in our setting.

We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations, and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team in Early Years to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel valued as an individual.

We want you to come and join our happy, positive learning environment where our consistent vision is that through collaboration we will always be 'Stronger Together' whilst also supporting our Christian ethos where together, we strive to ensure that all children flourish--academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

What we are looking for in a candidate who has:

NVQ3 qualification or the equivalent Level 3 diploma in childcare must be held for this position

(please see job description below for specific qualification criteria) A real commitment to the safety, well-being of our pupils. An understanding and awareness of the Early Years Foundation Framework. Recognition of our amazing children; nurturing and supporting them, and meeting their needs to ensure they have independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their future learning journey. A committed approach to the wider school community and engagement with them. A cheerful, fresh and creative approach to giving the children in your care the best you can. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a strong and supportive team. Paediatric First Aid desirable, otherwise can be completed as part of induction
What we can offer you:

Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership Substantial workplace pension Term time 'Give Back Day' to take for personal reasons Staff Wellbeing support CPD opportunities for all staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.26-12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/09/2025