Early Years Assistant; Early Years Educator qualified

Early Years Assistant (Grade 4 SCP 3‑5)

Permanent positions; 35 hours or 32.5 hours (5 days per week) preferable but part time positions may be considered (contact the school to discuss)

Salary £24,796 - £25,583 pro‑rata

Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days: 39 weeks 195 days

Working hours for 35 hours per week are 7:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom) and 8:50am to 4:05pm alternative weeks to cover breakfast club every other week.

Working hours for 32.5 hours per week are 8:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom)

Working hours for part‑time must incorporate either 8:50am start time or 4:05pm finish time

Actual salary for 35 hours £20,085 - £20,723

Actual salary for 32.5 hours £18,651 - £19,243

We offer a range of benefits including 13 weeks holiday, company pension scheme, employee assistance programme and discounts on everyday essentials.

The role will require you to work as a key person and member of a class team delivering the EYFS, in the classroom and our magical outdoor learning environment. You will be working with children aged between 2 and 4 years old, some of whom have additional needs. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the roles.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent that allows you to work in an Early Years Setting.
• Fluency duty: ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and obtain satisfactory references. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of its due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Visits to the school are welcomed; please call to arrange (not open 25 May - 29 May 2026).

Interview will take place Monday 15th June 2026; contract starts 1st September 2026.

Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 8th June 2026.