Pre-School Assistant

Risemat; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Swadlincote is seeking a dedicated Pre-School Assistant to join their team. The role involves working part-time (16.25 hours per week) to support early childhood learning through play and development. The ideal candidate should be flexible and enthusiastic, keen to promote children's self-reliance and emotional resilience. The institution offers a nurturing environment, supportive staff, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact children's lives

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with parents and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to learn through play.
• Promote self-reliance, self-esteem, and emotional resilience.
• Assist in structured and unstructured activities.

Skills

Flexible and enthusiastic

Ability to work with structured and unstructured activities

Promote child development

Job description

## Pre-School Assistant###* Pre-School AssistantNEWFast Apply# Pre-School AssistantEmployerLocation: Swadlincote, DerbyshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 5 FTE Salary £25,191 to £25,590Posted: 18th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 7th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527031Job Reference: PSA-Jan2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1527031* Share :Part Time, 16.25 hours per week Grade 5Working Hours Wed 8:45-13.15, Thurs & Fri 8:45-15.15Fixed term until 19/8/26FTE Salary £25,191 to £25,590Actual Salary £9,614 to £9, 986An exciting opportunity for a Pre-school Assistant has become available in our Albert Village Nursery.We are a small family orientated school who belong to Rise Multi Academy Trust. We are a committed and passionate team who put children at the heart of all we do. We are looking for someone to join our team and make a difference to our children.We are looking for someone who is a flexible enthusiastic assistant. You will need to be able to work with structured & unstructured activities to encourage the children to learn through play and can promote child development, including self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience.In return we can offer:• A nurturing environment with enthusiastic and well-behaved children• Friendly, hard-working and supportive staff and parents• Excellent professional development and networking opportunities• An ambitious Trust which is growing and maturing into a Trust that is led by schools for schools.If you believe you have the skills and attitude to thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Cheryl Lott via the school office.Close Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12.00 pm.Interview Date: Monday 12th January 2026.Rise Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a scandalously inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and succeed. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do. Our vision for ED&I is simple, we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.Rise Multi Academy Trust is a Disability Confident employer and are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.### Albert Village Community Primary SchoolPart of### Rise Multi Academy Trust