Playgroup Assistant - Lamphey Primary School

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Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is inviting applications for a casual Playgroup Assistant at Lamphey Primary School. The post is paid at Salary Grade 3 (£26,427 pro rata) and is based on a casual basis with zero contractual hours.

The role involves working under the Playgroup Leader to support early years education for 2–3 year olds, with emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and welfare. Experience with young children and GCSE-level education are required; CCLD Level 3/NVQ3 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have GCSE level literacy and numeracy.
• Previous experience of working with or caring for children aged 2-3 years.
• Interest in children's development and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Playgroup Leader in managing the playgroup and assist with learning access for all children aged 2-3 years.
• Assist in supervising and caring for children, under direct instruction, to support learning and welfare.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Experience with children

Child development interest

Education

GCSE level

CCLD Level 3/NVQ3 (desirable)

Job description

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Playgroup Assistant - Lamphey Primary School

02/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade 3 - £26,427 pro rata

Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual

Job category/type Education

Job reference REQAA7654

• Employee Benefits Leaflet A5 (W).pdf
• Playgroup Assistant - Job Description (E).doc
• Playgroup Assistant - Job Description (W).doc
• Employee Benefits Leaflet A5 (E).pdf

Job description

This is a casual postion.

You will work under the direct instruction of the Playgroup Leader to support access to learning for all children, including those identified as having special educational needs, and provide general support to the playgroup leader in the management of the early years children aged 2 -3 years old.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a reasonable standard of education with proficiency in literacy and numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent, and have previous experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age in either a paid, voluntary or domestic environment. You will need to be able to show an interest in children's development and in a wide range of issues concerning their education and welfare.

A CCLD Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 qualification is desirable.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check. Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail] .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail] .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Pembrokeshire County Council,Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP