Pre-School Assistant - Buckland Newton Primary School

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Pre-School Assistant to join their nurturing early years team. This role involves creating a supportive environment for children and collaborating with staff to promote learning through play. Candidates should have experience working with young children, possess NVQ2 in Early Years, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position is term-time only, fixed until July 2026, with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Warmth, patience, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to support children's learning through play.
• Experience in early years settings.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Support children's learning through play and activities.
• Work collaboratively with the wider staff team.
• Promote an inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ2 in Early Years

Food Hygiene

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Overview

Salary: Grade 3, Point 3-4: £17,027 - £17,294 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

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.

The ideal candidate will 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, and promote a caring and inclusive environment where all children feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive environment for children in the early years setting
• 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

How to apply

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

Safeguarding, equality and recruitment

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safer recruitment checks. Searches are based on suitability to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. A person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and share information if findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities may include administering first aid or supporting an upset child. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of a diverse workforce and is committed to a workforce reflecting the communities it serves. SAST promotes an environment free from discrimination and harassment and supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and conducts a recruitment process that does not discriminate on 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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