Job Description

Mother Goose Pre-School CIO are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self motivated key working assistant to join our established team. This position is to cover maternity leave from November 2025.

The role as a preschool assistant will include: -

Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.

Ensuring health, safety and the well-being of all children at all times, adhering to policies and procedures for Safeguarding, Equalities, SEND etc.

Keyworking with small groups of children and their families in accordance to the EYFS.

Working inside and outside in all weathers.

Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Applicants need a minimum relevant qualification to Level 3 with at least 1 year's previous experience with EYFS. Pediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene is preferable; however, training can be provided for the right candidate.

The role is term time only & during the hours of 8.45am & 3.15pm.

Rates of pay dependent of qualifications and experience.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates as well as adhering to strict safeguarding procedures. All offers of employment are subject to undertaking an enhanced disclosure from the Discloser and Barring Services (DBS) and provide two satisfactory references prior to their employment.

In line with the safer recruitment process CVs will not be accepted for this post.

Application Forms, Full and Personal Specification are available upon request

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th September 2025 , 12 noon.

Interviews commencing Thursday 2nd October 2025

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Part-time
Part-time hours: 6-18 per week

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Preschool: 1 year (required) Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 in Child Care and Education (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person