PRE School Assistant

Shorefields; Hullbridge; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Shorefields Preschool in Hullbridge is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner for a part-time, term-time role. The position offers 9am to 3:30pm sessions and requires a passion for helping children grow in confidence while following EYFS safeguarding guidelines.

Experience is preferred but not essential. You will join a small, friendly team and contribute ideas for planning fun, educational activities within a nurturing community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS principles and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Passion for working with young children in a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily learning activities and play.
• Support small group and individual learning.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and DBS requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Planning activities

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC402293-1S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: national minimum wage

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

Application Close: 18/12/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

We are a friendly, committee run Pre School with a small team of practitioners within a lovely community. We provide a warm, nurturing enviroment where children are encouraged to learn and grow in confidence, preparing for transitioning to school.

We are open term time only 9am till 3:30

We are looking for an ethusiastic practitioner to join our friendly team preferably level 3 but not essential who is passionate about working with children and helping them grow.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusuastic motivated and be able to act on own initiative sometimes. Be able to have ideas for planning and delivering fun learning activities. Work well within a small team. Knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding although training will be given.

Our Pre School is committed to Safeguarding the welfare of our children fammilies and staff. We will carry out an enhanced dbs check to ensure suitability to the role and request for two referances.

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.

Kim Hammond
Community Centre
Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
Essex, SS5 5PA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]