Level 3 Pre School Assistant

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training

Coaching & mentoring

Induction programme

Cycle to work

Eye tests

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Kemnal Academies Trust is seeking a qualified Level 3 Pre School Assistant to join a supportive, collaborative team. You will foster curiosity, support discovery, and engage children in learning through the Early Years Foundation Stage and creative play. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential.

Joining a committed team, you’ll contribute to an inclusive, high-quality educational environment with opportunities for CPD and professional development in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Committed to creating a nurturing learning environment with indoor and outdoor activities.
• Passionate about education with ability to plan for children's development.
• Ability to observe and plan activities for children in small groups.
• Write accurate assessments reflecting children's needs and development stages.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to be unique, foster curiosity and support discovery, helping them become inquisitive and confident learners.
• Immerse with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and engage in learning through creative play.
• Work with a collaborative team of practitioners and teachers to deliver high-quality education.
• Contribute to planning and delivering activities that support every child's development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Observation

Assessment writing

Education

Level 3 Preschool

Job description

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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.

• 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

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.

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 term time only.

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
• A comprehensive induction programme
• 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

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.