Job Description

We have two positions available due to our expansion from September 2025. Level 3 or above childcare qualification is ESSENTIAL.

Term time 38 weeks. This is a permanent post.

We are a preschool in Ashton-on-Ribble looking for someone wanting to develop a career in childcare. From September we are expanding the setting and opening a new under 2's and baby room. We are a small and friendly team, with a goal of providing a home from home environment for the children. Our vision is to ensure all children have access to outstanding care and education, delivered in a warm but challenging environment.

Highly experienced practitioners play a key role in the children's progress and development, as our team understand that every child is unique. Children are met at their individual starting blocks and follow an exciting and engaging curriculum which follows the children's interests and ideas. We adopt a nurturing approach and therapeutic way of supporting the children behaviour, which in turn develops their emotional health, physical health and wellbeing. We incorporate a range of nature based learning activities to cultivate a multi-sensory environment and we are passionate about child wellbeing and understand the importance of implementing daily strategies to support children's mental health.

This is a great opportunity to further develop your experience within a preschool environment and keep every day new and exciting. We have a keen interest in providing personal development opportunies for staff, particularly within child behaviour. In September we are undertaking whole school outdoor learning training, to further enhance our knowledge of nature based learning and the benefits of learning outdoors.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the preschool team, supporting colleagues and being responsible for key children Assist in the daily running of the preschool and delivery of the educational activities To contribute towards providing a warm, friendly and stimulating environment, offering good quality play, care and education both indoors and outdoors Ensure high standards of safety, welfare and education to children To ensure compliance with Safeguarding Policies and Health & Safety Support, advise, and facilitate excellent partnerships with all parents/carers Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times Attend termly staff meetings

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Early Years level 3 qualification or above

A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Experience of working in an early years setting Knowledge of the EYFS Current up to date DBS certificate Suitable experience of working with under 2's
Desirable

A current Paediatric First Aid qualification Level 2 Introduction to Child Protection qualification

Hours

Term time Monday - Friday
St Andrews Preschool is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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

Pay: 12.21-12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Expected start date: 03/09/2025