Pre School Assistant

Woodmancoteschool; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cheltenham is hiring a Pre School Assistant for a permanent part-time position (10 hours a week). Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 Early Years qualification and experience in EYFS. Responsibilities include making learning fun, supporting young children, and collaborating with families. This role offers flexibility, with opportunities to increase hours, creating a balance for candidates seeking additional responsibilities within a friendly, supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly staff

New accommodation

Opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• Genuine love of working with young children.
• Understanding of assessment and record keeping in early years.
• Proactive in addressing areas of weakness through CPD.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team at a friendly pre-school.
• Make learning fun, challenging, and inspiring.
• Work alongside families to ensure children settle into education.

Skills

Experience working in EYFS

Great interpersonal skills

Proven track record in pre-school

Warm and approachable

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Job description

* Pre School AssistantNEWFast Apply# Pre School AssistantEmployerLocation: Cheltenham, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 (pts4-6) £25,185 - £25,989 pa pro rataPosted: 11th December 2025Start Date: 23rd February 2026Expires: 5th January 2026 04:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 23rd February 2026Job ID: 1523696Start Date: 23rd February 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1523696* Share :Little Chestnuts Pre-school at Woodmancote School is looking to appoint an outstanding Pre-school Assistant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, energetic, friendly school that prides itself on inclusivity and reflective practice. The successful candidate will:• Have a genuine love of working with young children• Be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in pre-school• Have experience working in EYFS• Have a Level 2 Early Years qualification, or equivalent• Have an understanding of the assessment and record keeping needs of an early years setting• Be warm and approachable in order to work alongside families effectively to ensure children settle into education• Make learning fun, challenging and inspiring• Be proactive in addressing areas of weakness through CPD.• Have great interpersonal skills in order to contribute to the team spirit at the preschool.We can promise• Supportive and friendly staff• New accommodation that enables each practitioner to deliver high quality teaching and learning• A supportive, yet challenging Governing Body that cares about staff welfare, pupil progress and the schools place within the community.• Parents who support education and are actively engaged with their child’s learningThis role offers flexible hours with opportunities to grow!We’re offering a base contract of around 10 hours per week during term time, perfect for those seeking a balanced schedule. In addition, you’ll have the chance to take on extra hours throughout the year—up to 11–12 hours per week—bringing your total to as much as 21–22 hours weekly.There may also be exciting opportunities to gain additional hours in other areas of our school, giving you variety and room to expand your role.Full details of the base contract and additional hours will be discussed at interview, so you can tailor the role to suit your needs.Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 – £25,989 pa pro rataContract: PermanentClosing Date: 4pm 5th January 2026Interview Date: TBCStart Date: February 2025A job description and person spec. can be found in the supporting documents section of this advert.Completed applications should only be made through our e-teach platform.Please note that CVs will not be accepted.Please note that if we receive applications of a high standard prior to the closing date the closing date and interview date may be brought forward.Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.Please refer to our Safeguarding policies, including our policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders, all accessible via our websiteAll shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers, to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.### Woodmancote School