Pre School Assistant

Woodmancote School; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodmancote School is inviting applications for a Pre-school Assistant at Little Chestnuts Pre-school in Cheltenham. The role is 20 hours per week, term-time, with potential to reach 27 hours. A minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification and EYFS experience are required to support a warm, inclusive setting.

You will work with families to help children settle, deliver engaging activities, and contribute to CPD to continually improve practice within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working in EYFS.
• Warm and approachable with families to support children's settling in.
• Proactive in addressed areas of weakness through CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support preschool learning activities and play to develop key skills.
• Contribute to high quality teaching and learning in the pre-school.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to promote pupil progress and welfare.

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

CPD-driven

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

# Pre School AssistantEmployer: Woodmancote SchoolLocation: Cheltenham, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 (pts4-6) £25,185 - £25,989 pa pro rataPosted: 6th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578180* Share :* PrintLittle Chestnuts Pre-school at Woodmancote School is looking to appoint an outstanding Pre-school Assistant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, energetic, friendly school that prides itself on inclusivity and reflective practice. The successful candidate will:• Have a genuine love of working with young children• Be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in pre-school• Have experience working in EYFS• Have a **minimum** Level 2 recognised Early Years qualification• Have an understanding of the assessment and record keeping needs of an early years setting• Be warm and approachable in order to work alongside families effectively to ensure children settle into education• Make learning fun, challenging and inspiring• Be proactive in addressing areas of weakness through CPD.• Have great interpersonal skills in order to contribute to the team spirit at the preschool.We can promise• Supportive and friendly staff• Purpose built accommodation that enables each practitioner to deliver high quality teaching and learning• A supportive, yet challenging Governing Body that cares about staff welfare, pupil progress and the schools place within the community.• Parents who support education and are actively engaged with their child’s learningWe are offering a 20 hour per week, term time only contract, with the initial working pattern spread across Monday to Wednesday and Friday each week.In addition, you’ll have the chance to take on extra hours throughout the year—bringing your total to as much as 27 hours weekly.Full details of hours, and working days, will be discussed at interview.Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 – £25,989 pa pro rataContract: PermanentClosing Date: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026Interview Date: TBCStart Date: asapA job description and person spec. can be found under this advert's supporting documents.Completed applications should only be made through our e-teach platform.Please note that CVs and standard application forms will not be accepted.Please note that if we receive applications of a high standard prior to the closing date the closing date and interview date may be brought forward.Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.Please refer to our Safeguarding policies, including our policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders, all accessible via our website.All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.