Job Description

Our well-established, popular preschool has a vacancy for one or two preschool assistants. The vacancy is for term time only and is for 3 full days per week. A full day is 8 or 8.15 - 4.15. One of these days will be a Friday.

We are a friendly church run preschool, and the values of our church are important to us.

We are a free flow setting; we have a large, beautiful garden we use daily, a hall, kitchen, and exclusive use of a classroom area and sensory space. The setting operates in term - time only, five days a week. We look after children aged between two and four years old including those with additional needs. We are passionate about supporting the whole family and arrange community events and welcome volunteers to our preschool.

The successful applicant would share our passion for outstanding quality childcare and be able to introduce ideas and activities to support the children's interests. They should be available to work between the hours of 8 am and 4.15 pm and will be required to attend evening meetings and training sessions as required. We are also looking for flexibility to cover additional hours for cover as needed. These hours may increase or decrease each September due to that year's cohort, but any changes are mutually agreed.

The job will include working directly with children and their parents/ carers. We operate a key worker system, and you will be expected to keep your key children's records up to date. We are currently using the Tapestry online journal system and Famly nursery management program. The job also includes enhanced cleaning and potentially connecting online through videos and meetings.

Essential to the role

Passionate about working with children and supporting their wellbeing and development.

Hold a relevant level 3 qualification in early years childcare

Previous experience working with children.

Desirable for the role

Experience working with children with additional needs.

First Aid (training can be arranged by the preschool)

Benefits

- A supportive committee and friendly team of staff

- Commitment to supporting your professional development.

- Enrolment onto the workplace pension

- Free Parking

- Free tea and coffee

- Free uniform polo shirts and hoody provided.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding

At least one member of the interview panel has completed safer recruitment training and will be using these principles throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding is an integral part of our preschool culture, and we are proud of our robust policies. Applicants will need to apply via our application form. No CV's will be accepted. References will be sought for short listed applicants prior to interview, one from your current or most recent job and if this isn't in childcare another must be from your most recent job with children. Due to the nature of the post each successful applicant will require a new enhanced DBS to be completed and be prepared to go onto the DBS update service or provide details of their enrolment on the DBS update service.

Shortlisted applicants will progress to an in-person interview where you will have an opportunity to interact with the children. Prior to application, should you wish, you are invited to contact the preschool for a tour of the preschool.

The position is available from September 2025

Closing date: 9th July 2025 - due to the quick turn around, if we are unsuccessful we will re run this advert in September.

Interview date:

TBC - week commencing 14th July 2025 - any job offer will only be made after receiving satisfactory references. If they are not back before the interview, offers will be held.

How to apply:

Please email the preschool or telephone Karen for personal, job specifications and an application form.

Contact:

Karen Mildren - Manager

Telephone:

Preschool on 01202 631915 or Karen on 07950 700202

Email:

umc.preschool@hotmail.co.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.80 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

relevant level 3 qualification in childcare (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/04/2025
Reference ID: L3Assistant2025