Job Description

We are looking to appoint a level 2 or 3 qualified Pre-School Assistant for our successful Pre-School within Birchfield Community Primary School. We are looking for a committed individual who aims to deliver high quality Childcare whilst working within a supportive Pre-School team.

The successful applicant will be a good team player, professional and able to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.

35 Hours per week but part time hours considered for the right candidate.

Main duties:

Roles and Responsibilities

To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the manager.

To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.

To help to set up the room for the session and to help tidy away at the end of the session.

To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.

Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.

To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.

To support snack and lunch times within the setting.

To actively participate at team meetings.

To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development.

To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.

To be aware of and adhere to all the setting's operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc.

To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.

To promote the Preschool to current parents and potential customers.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager, in accordance with the setting's business plan/objectives.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to relevant employment checks and criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.26 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025