Childcare Assistant
Sheep Dip Lane Academy – Exceed Learning Partnership
Location: Sheep Dip Lane Academy, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4AU
Job reference: REQ23084
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Job details:
* Salary Grade 5, NJC point 4 to 6, £25,185 – £25,989.
* Actual Salary: £8,651 – £8,927.
* Contract Type: Permanent, term‑time only.
* Contracted Hours: 15 per week (Morning session 07:25 – 08:40, Afternoon session 15:00 – 16:45).
* Employment Start Date: 1st September 2026.
* Responsible to: Childcare Supervisor, Head of School and Business Manager.
Job description:
Childcare Assistant supporting pupils before and after school in the Wrap Around Care provision. Cover both AM and PM childcare sessions, or either.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support learning: Assist in the delivery of engaging, play‑based learning activities in line with the curriculum.
* Nurture & care: Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, and social care for children, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
* Supervision: Monitor children during classroom activities, outdoor play, and lunch breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour.
* Group work: Lead small group activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
* Observation: Help track and record children’s progress and development milestones.
* Environment: Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
Benefits and working environment:
* Excellent career development working alongside talented and hard‑working professional colleagues.
* Support of a successful Multi‑Academy Trust.
* Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school.
* A highly committed and supportive Governing Body.
* An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
* Access to a range of health and wellbeing services including virtual GP appointments, lifestyle support, annual flu jabs, access to counselling and physiotherapy.
Application details:
Informal communication and visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit, contact 01302 842464 or email s.foster@elp.org.uk.
Closing Date for Applications: 13th June 2026.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Equal opportunity statement:
Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.
Safeguarding:
Recruitment involves child protection screening, enhanced DBS certificate and Children’s Barred List Check, with short‑listed applicants completing a self‑disclosure.
Address:
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
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