Pre-School Assistant - Buckland Newton CE Primary School

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Dorchester is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Pre-School Assistant to join their early years team. You will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment for children. Candidates must have an NVQ2 in Early Years and experience with young children. This is a fixed-term position, offering a salary between £16,499 and £16,758 per annum for 30 hours a week, 38.4 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children in an early years setting.
• Demonstrate warmth, patience and strong communication skills.
• Desirable: Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play and planned activities.
• Work collaboratively with the wider staff team.
• Promote a caring and inclusive environment where all children feel valued.

Skills

Experience with young children in early years setting

Strong communication skills

Ability to promote inclusive environment

Education

NVQ2 in Early Years

Job description

Overview

Buckland Newton Primary School are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Pre-School Assistant to join our nurturing early years team.

As a key member of our school community you will help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where every child can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Salary and Contract

Salary: Grade 3, Point 3-4: £16,499 - £16,758 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract: 30 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), fixed term until July 2026

Responsibilities

• Have experience of working with young children in an early years setting
• Demonstrate warmth, patience and strong communication skills
• Support children's learning through play and planned activities
• Work collaboratively with the wider staff team
• Promote a caring and inclusive environment where all children feel valued

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ2 in Early Years
• Desirable: Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid certificates

Further Information

For more information about our school, please click the view our careers page on the right hand side.

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please contact the school office via [email protected] or on 01300 345393.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of safer recruitment check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK-based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

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