Downfield Primary School, Cheshunt MEADOWS PRE-SCHOOL Full-time Pre-School Assistant EYFS Pay Spine: H2 – H3 depending on experience Actual Pay: £16811.25 - £17620.08 Hours: 30 weekly - Pro rata - term-time only Applications Close: Friday 19th September 2025 Date of Interview: Friday 26th September 2025 Start date: ASAP We are looking for a lively and enthusiastic Pre-School Assistant to join our established, friendly staff. We are looking to appoint someone with Early Years knowledge and experience who can also demonstrate the ability work closely alongside a team of staff as well as the children in the group. An awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage is required. The successful candidate will be a key worker for groups of children and liaise with adults and professionals. Meadows Pre-school operates as part of Downfield Primary School, enabling smooth transition and liaison opportunities for both staff and pupils. We are a popular school and provide excellent learning facilities for all children. Childcare qualifications are essential. The successful candidate will be a motivated, team player with a desire to support us in continuing to provide excellent provision for our youngest pupils. We can offer a caring and supportive team who are committed to work/life balance. Visitors comment on our happy, well behaved children. The successful candidate will be asked to complete a DBS Application form, online checks and undertake an OH health check. Downfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please visit the school website to familiarise yourself with key elements of Downfield life. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we find the right candidate before the interview date. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher, Sarah Goldsmith to arrange a visit. Downfield Primary School, Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 8SS. Tel: 01992 629598 Fax:01992 638614 E-mail: admin@downfield.herts.sch.uk You can also visit our website at: www.downfield.herts.sch.uk