Early Years Practitioner: Beechcroft St Pauls' CE Primary School

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Opportunities to make a real impact

Friendly Early Years team

Experience in a school-based nursery

Job summary

Dorset Council in Weymouth is seeking a caring Childcare Assistant to join our school-based nursery team for 12 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday, 8.40am to 3.10pm with a lunch break.

You will work with experienced staff to provide a safe, stimulating environment, support learning and routines in line with the EYFS, and help nurture curiosity and confidence in young children.

This role offers valuable experience within a school setting and a welcoming, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Be caring, patient and supportive.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and engaging nursery environment.
• Support children's learning, development and welfare in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our experienced nursery staff to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support children's learning, development and welfare in line with EYFS.
• Assist with daily routines and contribute to delivering high-quality early years provision.

Skills

Enthusiasm for children

Caring and patient

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Childcare Assistant to join our friendly school-based nursery team. The role is offered for 12 hours per week on a Monday and Tuesday, working 8.40am to 3.10pm with a half an hour break for lunch.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a nurturing early years setting where every day brings new opportunities to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence in young children.

About the Role

Working alongside our experienced nursery staff, you will help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can develop through play and exploration. You will support children's learning and wellbeing, assist with daily routines and contribute to delivering high-quality early years provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Be caring, patient and supportive.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and engaging nursery environment.
• Support children's learning, development and welfare in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's early learning experiences.
• A friendly and dedicated Early Years team.
• Valuable experience within a school-based nursery setting.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

Safeguarding Statement

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.