Pre-School Assistant
Vacancy
Post: Pre-school Assistant
Hours: 26 hours per week - 15 permanent hours per week plus 11 hours minimum temporary hours until August 2026 in the first instance. (Temporary hours are reviewed each academic year and are dependent on pupil numbers) Term time only
Start Date: September 2025 or earlier by agreement
Salary: If Level 2 (point 4-5) £24,404 to £24,790 fte (actual pro-rata salary £14,339 - £14,565)
If Level 3 (point 5-6) £24,790 to £25,183 fte (actual pro-rata salary £14,565 - £14,797)
Honeypot Pre-School is a happy, friendly and thriving pre-school run by Willingham Primary School. We provide term time childcare sessions for children from the age of 2 to 4 years in a lovely purpose-built premise in the grounds of the school.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and motivated with a Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Early Years, who is able to demonstrate:
- A passion for helping to deliver top quality care focused on each individual child
- Confidence with the Early Years Framework, implementing plans, undertaking planned activities and observations of children and peers
- An ability to work as part of a small staff team
- A track record of working in an educational or nursery environment
- Keyworker experience
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
Benefits of working for us include:
- On-going staff training and opportunities for professional development
- Wonderful children who want to learn
- A friendly and supportive staff team
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 1 Wellbeing Day off a year
- Government Pension Scheme.
- Use of wrap around childcare provision.
Willingham Primary School and Honeypot Pre-school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check and a disqualification declaration are required for this post.
In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.
An application pack can be downloaded below or obtained from the school office by emailing office@willingham.cambs.sch.uk If you wish to find out more about the position, please phone Kate Van Dort the Pre-school Manager for an informal chat on (01954) 201567.
Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Short Listing: Friday 16th May 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 19th May 2025