Full-Time Pre-School Assistant

Government of The United Kingdom; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Full-Time Pre-School Assistant. The role involves inspiring young minds through playful engagement and ensuring a nurturing environment. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and have a passion for working with children aged 2 to 4 years. This position offers a salary of £24,796 - £25,185 per annum and requires commitment during term time.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Diploma or higher childcare qualification.
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is required.
• Experience with children, especially in an early years setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children aged 2-4.
• Engage with children through play and creative activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents and professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Job description

Full-Time Pre-School Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 29/09/2025

Advert End Date: 12/10/2025 23:59

Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum (£12.85 - £13.05 hourly rate)

Job Category: Early Years Children Services

Vacancy ID: 286659

Employment Location: Newton Aycliffe

Closing date: 12 Oct

Further Information

Are you passionate about creating magical moments for young children?

If you're a playful and energetic individual with a heart for inspiring children's young minds, we invite you to join our dynamic nursery team!

We are looking for a fun and engaging practitioner, who does not mind getting messy, whether this be in our grand art studio, painting and exploring our slime tray or in our mud kitchen making mud pies and potions with our children. Our children love to sing, dance and make lots of noise, therefore practitioners applying should be aware that this is not a quiet nursery. It is a nursery full of laughter, music and loud noises!

A caring practitioner who has a genuine love and passion for working with children and will help us create a nurturing environment for them on their journey at St Oswald's.

You will need to be a strong communicator, work well within in a team, be enthusiastic and good at multi-tasking.

The applicant should be able to communicate effectively, have knowledge of carrying out support plans, targets and developmental journals, have good communication skills with parents and professionals and some understanding of strategies for managing children's individual needs and know how to implement them.

If you feel you can bring these skills to our pre-school then please see the details below:

• Salary Scale 1(i) 3-5 Salary Point 3 bar at SCP 4
• £24,796 - £25,185 per annum (£12.85 - £13.05 hourly rate)
• Term-time with holiday / retainer pay (as appropriate) during school holidays
• 35.75 hours per week Monday to Friday
• 8:30am - 3:45pm plus two hours planning on a Monday evening

St. Oswald's Pre-School is an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' facility, providing care and education during school term-time only, for children from 2 years of age.

The role will be based within the pre-school room (ages 3-4) and the 'tots' room (ages 2-3) where required.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma or higher childcare qualification, should have sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and have previously worked in an early years setting. Experience of working with SEN children is preferred but not essential.

A current Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.

Please note CVs will not be accepted for this post. Application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01325 300700, e-mailing [e-mail] or from the Council's website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs

Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025

Interviews to be held week commencing 20th October 2025 from 3.00pm

For further details or an informal discussion about the post, please telephone Julie Gale, Pre-School Manager on 07968 379009

Supporting documents

• Pre-school Assistant Recruitment Pack 2025.pdf (590.27 KB)
• FINAL PRINTABLE Application Form 2025 PDF.pdf (248.37 KB)
• ONLINE Application Form 2025.docx (285.65 KB)

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Are you passionate about creating magical moments for young children?

If you're a playful and energetic individual with a heart for inspiring children's young minds, we invite you to join our dynamic nursery team!

We are looking for a fun and engaging practitioner, who does not mind getting messy, whether this be in our grand art studio, painting and exploring our slime tray or in our mud kitchen making mud pies and potions with our children. Our children love to sing, dance and make lots of noise, therefore practitioners applying should be aware that this is not a quiet nursery. It is a nursery full of laughter, music and loud noises!

A caring practitioner who has a genuine love and passion for working with children and will help us create a nurturing environment for them on their journey at St Oswald's.

You will need to be a strong communicator, work well within in a team, be enthusiastic and good at multi-tasking.

The applicant should be able to communicate effectively, have knowledge of carrying out support plans, targets and developmental journals, have good communication skills with parents and professionals and some understanding of strategies for managing children's individual needs and know how to implement them.

The role will be based within the pre-school room (ages 3-4) and the 'tots' room (ages 2-3) where required.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma or higher childcare qualification, should have sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and have previously worked in an early years setting. Experience of working with SEN children is preferred but not essential.

A current Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.

Salary Scale 1(i) 3-5 Salary Point 3 bar at SCP 4

£24,796 - £25,185 per annum (£12.85 - £13.05 hourly rate)

Term-time with holiday / retainer pay (as appropriate) during school holidays

35.75 hours per week per week Monday to Friday

8:30am - 3:45pm plus two hours planning on a Monday evening