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Position: Early Years Assistant
Salary: £24,330 FTE / £12.96 per hour
Grade: Surrey Pay PS3
Contract: Fixed Term (with possibility of moving to permanent)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon/Tues: 8:30 to 3:15, Wed & Thurs: 8:00 to 1:00, Term Time Only
Location: Shere
Start Date: 5th January 2026
The children, staff, and governors of The Newlands Federation are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Assistant to join our Early Years team at Shere Infant School.
About Shere School:
Nestled in the picturesque village of Shere, in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Shere School offers a unique and inspiring environment for both teaching and learning. We are a small, nurturing school where our holistic and ambitious curriculum is delivered through engaging pedagogies such as play, storytelling, the arts, nature, dialogue, and games. This approach supports the natural development of children, fosters their mental health, and cultivates their curiosity and independence.
We are searching for a passionate and imaginative Early Years Assistant who:
1. Has a genuine love for early years education
2. Thrives on using their initiative and being resourceful
3. Brings creativity and a sense of fun to their work
4. Enjoys being part of a close-knit team and has a good sense of humour
5. Is eager to take on challenges with a positive attitude
What we offer:
6. A supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment
7. A group of inquisitive, enthusiastic, and creative children
8. The freedom to innovate and inspire through your teaching
9. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
10. Free parking in the village for staff
11. Shopping discounts
12. Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support and advice
13. Cycle to work scheme
14. Local Government Pension Scheme
Wellbeing:
We understand that teaching can be both rewarding and challenging. That’s why at Shere, we prioritise the wellbeing of all staff. We are committed to supporting you in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a working environment where your individual needs are respected and met.
Interested?
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and would like to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. We warmly invite you to visit us at Shere before applying, so you can experience our beautiful school first hand.
Please note: We may interview strong candidates before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Statement
The Newlands CE Federation and Surrey County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection process will reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.