Level 3 Pre-school Assistant

Shorefields; Heybridge; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Mentoring from leadership

Cycle to work

Free eye tests

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Heybridge Primary School is seeking a Qualified Level 3 Pre-school Assistant to join our supportive team. You will help children explore and learn through play, supporting indoor and outdoor activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork and a passion for developing confident, curious learners in a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 Pre-school Assistant with a passion for early years education.
• Ability to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support learners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Immerse children in the Early Years Foundation Stage through creative play.
• Observe, plan and deliver activities for groups of children.
• Write accurate assessments reflecting each child's development.
• Support a collaborative team to provide high quality early education.

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Plan for development

Observe and assess

Passion for education

Education

Qualified Level 3 Pre-school Assistant

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2030-242S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: FTE Scale 2, Point 3, £25,614

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 25th November 2026

Salary - FTE Scale 2, Point 3, £25,614 (Estimated Actual Scale 2, Point 3, £18,484).

Hours - 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.15-15.25 with a 45 minute unpaid break.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive Qualified Level 3 Pre-school Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will encourage our children to be unique, foster their curiosity and support them on a journey of discovery enabling them to be inquisitive and confident learners.

As a Pre-school Assistant you'll immerse yourself with our stimulating Early Years Foundation Stage and engage in learning through creative play. The ability to sing in tune is not necessary; however, the ability to sing out of tune in front of children is essential.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team of practitioners and teachers. It's not necessarily the length of your experience as a Pre-school Assistant that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

The ideal Pre-school Assistant will be someone who is:

• A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment with indoor and outdoor activities
• Passionate about education and has the ability to plan for children's development
• Able to observe and plan activities for children in a small group
• Able to write accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Kemnal Academies Trust

Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.

Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits.

A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Flexible Working

Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to statutory safer recruitment checks prior to appointment. These include, but are not limited to, an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check, online searches (in line with KCSIE guidelines), identity and right-to-work verification, reference checks, relevant qualification/prohibition checks, and overseas checks where applicable. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed.

Information about the School

Heybridge Primary School currently has 396 pupils ranging from 4 – 11 years.

We have a bright modern building, which is well equipped and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. We are acknowledged as a friendly school within our local community and benefit from easy access to local amenities.

In December 2012 we converted to Academy status and became part of the highly prestigious Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). The School shares good links with other primary and secondary schools in the Maldon area, so can provide wider learning experiences and networking opportunities with our neighbours and also schools within the TKAT family.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Emma Speller
Rowan Drive, Heybridge, Maldon
Essex, CM9 4TU Telephone: [phone]
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