Early Years Assistant - Nurture, Play & Learning

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is seeking a caring Preschool practitioner to join our Early Years team. Working in a nurturing, play-based environment, you will help young children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning while supporting them through engaging activities.

This fixed-term role is 30 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus inset days), with a salary in Grade 3, Point 3-4 (£17,589–£17,865 per annum).

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young children's development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic team player.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• High expectations for children's learning and wellbeing.
• Desirable Level 3 NVQ in Early Years.
• Desirable Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based learning, helping them develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive setting where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and achieve.
• Work closely with colleagues to support the Preschool team.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring

Patience

Child development awareness

Education

Level 3 NVQ Early Years

Job description

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is seeking a caring Preschool practitioner to join our Early Years team. Working in a nurturing, play-based environment, you will help young children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning while supporting them through engaging activities.

This fixed-term role is 30 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus inset days), with a salary in Grade 3, Point 3-4 (£17,589–£17,865 per annum).