Preschool Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card scheme

Job summary

Birchfield Community Primary School seeks a level 2 or 3 qualified Pre-School Assistant to join its successful Pre-School within the school. The role involves acting as a key person, delivering high quality childcare, and working closely with the team and parents.

The applicant should be a good team player with strong communication to children, parents and staff, and be committed to safeguarding and professional practice.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualified Pre-School Assistant.
• Experience in preschool setting preferred.
• Ability to work as a key person and as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the manager.
• Deliver high quality childcare and share good practice.
• Be a good team player and communicate professionally with children, parents and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Childcare knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a level 2 or 3 qualified Pre-School Assistant for our successful Pre-School within Birchfield Community Primary School.

The successful applicant will:

• Work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the manager
• Be committed to delivering high quality childcare and be able to share previous experience and good practice
• Be a good team player
• Be able to communicate professionally with children, parents and staff

What the school offers its staff

We offer you an inspiring Pre-school with huge ambitions, comprehensive training, wonderful children and a dedicated team of staff.

All staff have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Working well programme, supporting physical and mental health with access to counselling, occupational health and employee assistance programme
• Training and development
• Discount schemes including eligibility for the blue light card scheme
• Cycle to work

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.