Pre-School Assistant 31.5 hours (2878 )

Westmorlandandfurness; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pre-School Assistant to provide care and support for young children. This role involves maintaining a stimulating environment, documenting children's progress, and collaborating with staff and parents. The position offers a salary of £25,183 pro rata for a part-time contract until July 2026. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for childcare.

Benefits

Above statutory holiday allowance

Generous pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with under 2’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and attention to children.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Support and implement individual care plans.

Skills

Passion for working with young children and babies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Patience, empathy, and calm demeanor

Willingness to learn and develop skills

Experience in a childcare setting

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications (Minimum Level 3)

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Job description

Overview

The children, staff and Governing Body of Croftlands Infant and Nursery School are looking to appoint a Pre-School Assistant on a fixed term contract until July 2026 due to budgetary funding. FTE Salary PCD5 £25,183.00 pro rata. Hours – 31.5 hours per week, over 5 days, shifts vary. This is an all-year-round position.

About the role

As a Pre-school Assistant, you will be responsible for providing individualized care and attention to children, including personal care; creating a stimulating and safe play environment that supports child development; observing and documenting children’s progress and development; collaborating with parents and other staff to ensure consistent care; maintaining a clean and organized classroom; adhering to health and safety regulations and safeguarding procedures; supporting the development and implementation of individual care plans.

What we\'re looking for

• A genuine passion for working with young children and babies.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Patience, empathy, and a calm demeanor.


• A willingness to learn and develop your skills.


• Relevant childcare qualifications (Minimum Level 3).


• Experience in a childcare setting (experience with under 2’s preferred).


• Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Benefits

In return you will receive employee benefits including above statutory holiday allowance and a generous pension scheme. A strong, supportive and experienced staff team; Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children; School values that are integral to school life; Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development.

About Croftlands

Croftlands Infant and Nursery is a successful and inclusive nursery and infant school, in the heart of the Croftlands, Ulverston community. We are a vibrant learning community who teach and nurture a group of bright and enthusiastic children. We have a dedicated staff team who work together toward a shared ethos. Our motto \"Be Caring. Be Happy. Always do your best\" encompasses who we are and what we are about. We are proud of our children.

Croftlands Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list), references, and Right to Work in the UK.

Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They learn to treat each other with respect as soon as they join the school in the early years. Pupils are polite to adults. The school is a calm and friendly place to learn and play. Ofsted, November 2023.

How to apply

An application form can be requested from the school office – [e-mail]. All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to [e-mail] before the closing date below, for the attention of the Headteacher and Governing Body.

Closing date for applications is Friday 4 July 2025 at 12 Noon.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 7 July 2025 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend. If you have not heard from us by that date, your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Contact

Croftlands Infant and Nursery School
Oakwood Drive
Ulverston
LA12 9JU