Pre-school Assistant - Woodmancote School

Grade Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 - £25,989 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Part Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 15/07/2026
Interview Date: 20/07/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026

Little Chestnuts Pre-school at Woodmancote School is looking to appoint two outstanding Pre-school Assistants to join our friendly team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, energetic, friendly school that prides itself on inclusivity and reflective practice. The successful candidate will:
• Have a genuine love of working with young children
• Be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in pre-school
• Have experience working in EYFS
• Have a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification, or equivalent
• Have an understanding of the assessment and record keeping needs of an early years setting
• Be warm and approachable in order to work alongside families effectively to ensure children settle into education
• Make learning fun, challenging and inspiring
• Be proactive in addressing areas of weakness through CPD.
• Have great interpersonal skills in order to contribute to the team spirit at the preschool.

We can promise
• Supportive and friendly staff
• Purpose built accommodation that enables each practitioner to deliver high quality teaching and learning
• A supportive, yet challenging Governing Body that cares about staff welfare, pupil progress and the schools place within the community.
• Parents who support education and are actively engaged with their child’s learning

This role offers flexible hours with opportunities to grow!

We’re offering base contracts of between 12-17 hours per week during term time, perfect for those seeking a balanced schedule. In addition, you’ll have the chance to take on extra hours throughout the year up to 13 hours per week bringing your total to as much as 25 hours weekly.

Full details of the base contract and additional hours, and working days, will be discussed at interview, so there is potential to tailor the role to suit your needs.

Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 – £25,989 pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 15th July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 20th July 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Please note that CVs and standard application forms will not be accepted.

Please note that if we receive applications of a high standard prior to the closing date the closing date and interview date may be brought forward.

Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.

We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.

Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.

Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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