Preschool Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a level 2 or 3 qualified Pre-School Assistant for our successful Pre-School within Birchfield Community Primary School.

The successful applicant will

• Work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the manager
• Be committed to delivering high quality childcare and be able to share previous experience and good practice
• Be a good team player
• Be able to communicate professionally with children, parents and staff

What the school offers its staff

We offer you an inspiring Pre-school with huge ambitions, comprehensive training, wonderful children and a dedicated team of staff.

All staff have access to a wide range of benefits including

• Working well programme, supporting physical and mental health with access to counselling, occupational health and employee assistance programme
• Training and development
• Pension
• Discount schemes including eligibility for the blue light card scheme
• Cycle to work

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.