Pre-school Assistant

Post: Temporary Pre-school Assistant (Maternity Cover) Hours: 34.5 hours per week - Mon/Tues/Wed 8.30 to 3.30pm, Thurs/Fri 9.00 -5.00pm Start Date: 1 year fixed term contract starting September 2026 Salary: Level 2 (point 4-5) £25,185 to £25,583 fte. (actual pro-rata salary £19,635 -£19,946) Level 3 (point 5-6) £25,583 to £25,989 fte. (actual pro-rata salary £19,946 -£20,262) Honeypot Pre-School is a happy, friendly and thriving pre-school run by Willingham Primary School. We provide term time childcare sessions for children from the age of 2 to 4 years in a lovely purpose-built premise in the grounds of the school. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and motivated with a Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Early Years, who is able to demonstrate: A passion for helping to deliver top quality care focused on each individual child Confidence with the Early Years Framework, implementing plans, undertaking planned activities and observations of children and peers An ability to work as part of a small staff team A track record of working in an educational or nursery environment Keyworker experience Good communication and inter-personal skills Benefits of working for us include: On-going staff training and opportunities for professional development Wonderful children who want to learn A friendly and supportive staff team Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support. Cycle to work scheme. 1 Wellbeing Day off a year Government Pension Scheme. Use of wrap around childcare provision. Willingham Primary School and Honeypot Pre-school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check and a disqualification declaration are required for this post. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.