Job Description

Buckland Newton Primary School are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Pre-School Assistant to join our nurturing early years team. This is a temporary contract working 30 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), fixed term until 31st August 2026 Grade 3, Point 3-4: 16,499 - 16,758 per annum (pay award pending)



As a key member of our school community you will help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where every child can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience of working with young children in an early years setting Demonstrate warmth, patience and strong communication skills Support children's learning through play and planned activities Work collaboratively with the wider staff team Promote a caring and inclusive environment where all children feel valued Essential: NVQ2 in Early Years Desirable: Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid certificates

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via office@bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk or on 01300 345393.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of safer recruitment check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.



Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.



SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.



This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.