Pre-School Assistant

Risemat; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 16,065 - 16,191; Part time

Job summary

Waltham on the Wolds CE Primary School in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Pre-School Assistant to join the team. You will work 28 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, plus 5 inset days, with shifts 8:30am–4:00pm on Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri.

The post requires an A Level 3 Qualification in Early Years and a commitment to supporting young children’s development, in a nurturing environment where high expectations are set.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Excellent communication and listening skills are important.
• Team player with willingness to get involved in school life.

Responsibilities

• Support high quality provision for our youngest pupils.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Help foster social, emotional and educational development of pupils.

Education

A Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

## Pre-School Assistant###* Job openings* Pre-School AssistantNEWFast Apply# Pre-School AssistantEmployer: Waltham On The Wolds CofE Primary SchoolLocation: Melton Mowbray, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 4 Point 5Posted: 16th July 2026Expires: 27th August 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1565699* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Waltham on the Wolds CE Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire****Role: Pre-School Assistant****Hours: 28 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, plus 5 Inset days per year****Working Days: Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (+30 minutes lunch break)****Contract: Permanent****Pay Grade: Grade 4, Point 5 (Currently £24804-£24999 per annum – Actual salary £16065 - £16191)****Start Date: To be confirmed**Applications are invited for the post of Pre-School Assistant at Waltham on the Wolds CE Primary School. Our lovely school is set in the beautiful village of Waltham on the Wolds, and we currently have 123 children on roll, 30 children in our Pre-School and 93 children in SchoolThe successful candidate will support high-quality provision, contribute to a positive learning environment and help foster the social, emotional and educational development of our youngest pupils. **A Level 3 Qualification in Early Years is essential for this role.**This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine and thrive. If you’re passionate about early years education children’s learning, wellbeing and welfare to help them flourish and succeed; are a values-led individual with high expectations of achievement of yourself and others; have excellent communication and listening skills and are a team player who is willing to get involved in the full life of the school, then we would love to hear from you.If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact the school office.**Closing Date: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 9.00am****Interview Date: To be confirmed**### AttachmentsPre-School Assistsant WAL Aug 26Pre School Assistant Job Description & Person Specification WAL Aug 26### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.