Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/05/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: to be arranged
Role Overview
* Part‑time position (20–27 hours per week across 3 or 4 days)
* Pay pro rata £12.71 – £13.21 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
* Hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm
* Open term time (38 weeks) from 9.00am to 3.00pm
Deliver high‑quality learning experiences in line with EYFS, motivating children to approach learning with confidence and high self‑esteem.
Support the care, development and well‑being of children aged 2‑4 years, working in partnership with parents and carers.
Contribute confidently to play and learning, observations and assessments.
Work collaboratively as part of a close‑knit team.
What We Are Looking For
* A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills.
* Preferably level 2 childcare qualification or above, with experience in an early‑years setting. This is not essential for the right candidate if you are keen to further your learning and undertake a childcare qualification.
* An understanding of child‑led pedagogy that fosters natural curiosity, imagination and critical thinking.
* Have children's safety and well‑being at the forefront of your mind.
* Safeguarding level 2 and paediatric first aid are helpful, but we do offer required training to all our staff.
Safer Recruitment
This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any relevant convictions, cautions or information that may affect their suitability to work with children.
All candidates will be subject to suitability checks, including:
* Enhanced DBS check
* Reference checks
* Full safer recruitment procedures
All appointments are subject to successful references and an enhanced DBS check.
About Fairview Under Fives
Fairview Under Fives is a small, term‑time pre‑school based in Rayleigh, Essex, providing care and education for children between the ages of 2‑5 years. We place high importance on supporting the emotional well‑being of children, families and staff.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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