Childcare Assistant

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Salary Grade 5 £ 13.05 per hour (pay award pending)

Job profile for Childcare Assistant

Sandringham Primary School 13/07/2026

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Salary Grade 5 £ 13.05 per hour (pay award pending)

Contractual hours 6.25

Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Education
- Non-Teaching

Date posted 02/07/2026

Job reference REQ
23450

Sandringham Primary School
- Exceed Learning Partnership Trust

Sandringham Road

Intake

Doncaster

DN2 5LS

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours:

6.25 hours per week, Morning Session 7.30 to 8:45

Start Date:

1st September 2026

In addition to the 6.25 hours of this role we would also consider candidates who can cover both the AM and PM Childcare sessions however applications for either AM or PM will be considered. Our PM session is for 12.5 hours and is open from 15.00 to 17.30.

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Sandringham Primary School are looking to appoint a Childcare Assistant for our Wrap Around Care provision for pupils.

Sandringham Primary School is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, The Mallard Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, and Willow Primary School.

Are you passionate about nurturing and inspiring young minds, do you thrive in a team environment where your contributions make a real difference in children’s lives, if so, we want to hear from you.

As a Childcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our pupils' daily learning, development, and well‑being. You will work closely with class teachers to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children feel confident to explore and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Learning: Assist in the delivery of engaging, play‑based learning activities in line with the curriculum.
• Nurture & Care: Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, and social care for children, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
• Supervision: Monitor children during classroom activities, outdoor play, and lunch breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour.
• Group Work: Lead small group activities (such as reading, arts and crafts, or phonics games) under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Observation: Help track and record children’s progress and development milestones.
• Environment: Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming classroom environment.

Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Sandringham Primary School?

At Sandringham Primary School our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop enquiring minds to enable all our children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

We believe that children learn best when home and school work together and in our most recent Ofsted inspection, we were GOOD in all areas.

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

• Excellent career development working alongside talented and hard‑working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum
• The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
• Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations
• A highly committed and supportive Governing Body
• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is…