Pre-school Assistant

A Local Charity; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Oaks Pre-School in Waddesdon is looking for a qualified Pre-school Assistant to join our team. You will work with caring staff to support children's play and development, delivering engaging activities tailored to each child.

The role is term-time only (minimum 19.5 hours/week), Monday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00–15:30, and is a permanent position. National Minimum Wage applies, with eligibility requiring Level 2 EY qualifications and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 (or above) Early Years qualification.
• Experience working at this level for minimum 1 year.
• Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development through play and planned activities.
• Assist in creating a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support individual needs.
• Set up and tidy resources before and after sessions, maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Level 2 EY Childcare

1 year experience

Team player

Communication

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

NB: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Little Oaks Pre-school in Waddesdon is looking for a qualified Pre-school Assistant to join our fun and friendly sessions, working within a team of experienced, and professional caring staff. The position could start as soon as possible (following the receipt of suitable references, clearance via other suitability checks and completion of any outstanding statutory training courses as outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory requirements).

Minimum 19.5 hours (3 days) per week term time only - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (applicant must be available to work full days between 09:00 to 15:30, days of work may possible be amended by mutual agreement). This is a permanent position.

Salary paid at the national minimum wage (rate dependant on age and qualification).

- Do you have a passion and drive to support children?

- Are you flexible, pro-active and hands‑on?

- If so, you could be the person we are looking for!

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and suitable references. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

As a dedicated and passionate pre-school assistant with assigned key children, you will play a vital role in creating engaging activities tailored to each unique child's needs, promoting their development towards key milestones.

• A full and relevant Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Childcare/Education and experience working at this level for minimum of 1 year.
• Caring, patient and understanding.
• Warm and approachable, with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with children, their families and staff team.
• Calm and able to respond appropriately to individual needs and behaviours.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Reliable, organised and professional.
• Committed to inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Willing to learn and develop their knowledge of early years practice.
• Paediatric first aid.
• Statutory safeguarding training.
• Food hygiene.
• Knowledge of Birth to Five Matters and experience caring for assigned key children.
• Knowledge of SEND – early identification, support and interventions.

• Supporting a safe and nurturing environment to empower children to express themselves, engage their minds, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
• Supporting children's learning and development through play and meaningful activities
• Working closely with staff to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence, and social skills
• You will work alongside members of the management team, pre-school staff, committee members and outside agencies to develop existing practice, and maintain the settings high standards through caring relationships with the families in our care.

The position will involve setting up and clearing away resources at the beginning and end of our sessions, caring for children including those with additional needs, working on targets set by professionals and outside agencies to help the children reach their full potential. A cheerful and caring disposition and a willingness to work hard and learn are essential!

Please note this role does not have a fixed closing date. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will shortlist and interview candidates as they are received. We encourage early applications.

Little Oaks Pre-School has an Equal Opportunities Policy, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.