L3 Preschool Practitioner - 1 Year Fixed Term

We are looking for a full-time practitioner to join our Pre-School team, starting in September 2026. This is a one-year fixed term contract with the potential to be made permanent. The successful candidate will be an outstanding and enthusiastic practitioner committed to delivering high quality provision for all children. “Together, our community inspires a love of learning and enables children to find their voice.” Here at Halton, community is integral to our ethos and culture. Would you like to be part of a friendly, dedicated and nurturing school team who are committed to providing the best possible education for our children? We are seeking enthusiastic, ambitious and skilled teaching assistants to be part of our commitment to achieving excellence. Whilst not all of the children who attend our Pre-school will join our Reception class, we ensure that the Pre-school children are integrated as part of our Halton family. About the role To work under the guidance of the Pre-school Manager to support learning, including support for specific named children To provide general support to the Pre-school Manager in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom, and specifically for named children To assist the Pre-school Manager in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop (including working 1:1 to support children with special educational needs) To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school About you Essential Relevant Level 3 qualification or better A good level of secondary education including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent Experience of working in a Preschool as a member of staff or volunteer Experience of working alongside individual or groups of children Excellent attendance and punctuality Desirable Evidence of participation in school or setting based training and development Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs Qualification in Paediatric First Aid For further information please see attached Job Description. Other information Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the contact details below. Tel No: 01296 622264 Email: finance@haltoncc.school At Halton Community Combined School the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils