Pre-School Setting Assistant (Sennybridge Nursery)
Job description
Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position
The Headteacher and Governing Body of this thriving, rural dual stream Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational and enthusiastic Pre School Setting Assistant for our Pre-School. Due to the nature of our Dual stream setting and school we are looking to appoint a confident welsh speaker.
The post will involve delivering quality Pre-School play centred learning and care in line with the New Curriculum for Wales. A commitment to working as a team member both within the setting and linking with school staff.
We warmly invite applications from suitably qualified and outstanding candidates to join us at Meithrinfa Pontsenni.
We are looking for an inspirational, creative and outstanding Nursery Assistant who can:
*Work under the overall supervision of the Setting Leader or Responsible Individual, Headteacher or other senior member of staff or governor, assist and support the delivery of good quality play based experiences / the Foundation Phase curriculum as part of the Foundation Phase continuum.
*Implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the setting, addressing the needs of children requiring particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
*Provide a warm and welcoming environment within the setting where children and parents/carers feel valued and able to obtain positive help and support from a range of activities.
*May also supervise the whole setting occasionally during the short-term absence of the Setting Leader. If the named deputy, undertake the duties of the Setting Leader in his/her absence.
We can offer:
* The opportunity and support to develop professionally
* A dedicated team of staff and governors
* Friendly, caring and enthusiastic children
* A strong and committed partnership with stakeholders
* To be part of the school’s exciting future
*Flexible working
We warmly encourage and invite all prospective candidates to visit our Pre-School, please telephone the school office for an appointment: 01874 636268
Application forms can be obtained and returned via the Powys website. Closing date: 10th December 2025. Shortlisting: 11th December 2025. Interviews:18th December 2025.
Meithrinfa Pontsenni is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We practise safer recruitment and will carry out enhanced DBS at Enhanced Level. Headteacher Mrs Keri Harry.