Pre-School Assistant - Buckland Newton CE Primary School
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Salary: Grade 3, Point 3-4: £16,499 - £16,758 per annum (subject to experience)
Contract: 30 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), fixed term until July 2026
Buckland Newton Primary School are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Pre-School Assistant to join our nurturing early years team.
As a key member of our school community you will help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where every child can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Responsibilities
* Have experience of working with young children in an early years setting
* Demonstrate warmth, patience and strong communication skills
* Support children's learning through play and planned activities
* Work collaboratively with the wider staff team
* Promote a caring and inclusive environment where all children feel valued
Qualifications
* Essential: NVQ2 in Early Years
* Desirable: Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid certificates
Further information: Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.
SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. Under the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a fair recruitment process.
This role is UK-based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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