Centre Assistant

Haringey Council; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Woodlands Park Nursery School as a Centre Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in supporting children’s development in an outstanding environment. This part-time, permanent position offers you the chance to contribute meaningfully to our vibrant community, focused on high standards and inclusive practices.

Benefits

Welcoming, friendly environment

Onsite Forest School provision

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 qualified member of staff required.
• Experienced in maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support children during meals and snack times.
• Complete light kitchen duties such as wiping tables.
• Foster an inclusive environment for children.

Skills

Passion for early years practice

Commitment to high standards of care

Ability to support children

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Inclusive environment fostering

Education

Minimum Level 1 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Centre Assistant

Salary: £20,888.54 – £21,181.88 (To be pro rota)

Hours of work: Part Time (27.5 hours ) All Year round

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Interviews: Monday 21st July 2025

Start date : September 2025

Would you like to work in an Ofsted Outstanding Nursery? Do you have a passion for working in the early years? Can you inspire our children?

Are you committed to going the extra mile for children and their families?

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

We are looking for a minimum Level 1 qualified member of staff who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated to delivering high standards of education and care for young children for the following posts:

• A passion and commitment to outstanding early years practice.
• Ability to support children during meal and snack times.
• Ability to support children’s care routines.
• Ability to complete light kitchen duties such as wiping tables and washing up.
• Experience of maintaining high standards of care for children at all times.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in which every child is encouraged to flourish through supported interventions.
  
  
  

We Offer

• A welcoming, friendly environment where the Leadership Team, Staff and Governors are committed to making a real difference within the local community.
• An outstanding environment for outdoor learning with an onsite Forest School provision.
• A vibrant Children’s Centre and a Programme of excellent Parental Involvement.
• Opportunities to work with artists and key partners in the local community.
  
  
  

Woodlands Park is deeply rooted in the local community and staff and families enjoy celebrating our rich diversity.

The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing

date so early application is recommended.

CVs will not be accepted

Woodlands Park Nursery School & Children’s Centre 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 be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Woodlands Park Nursery School & Children’s Centre is committed to equal opportunities