Pre-School Assistant
- Full-time
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Waltham on the Wolds CE Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Role: Pre-School Assistant
Hours: 28 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, plus 5 Inset days per year
Working Days: Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (+30 minutes lunch break)
Contract: Permanent
Pay Grade: Grade 4, Point 5 (Currently £24804-£24999 per annum – Actual salary £16065 - £16191)
Start Date: To be confirmed
Applications are invited for the post of Pre-School Assistant at Waltham on the Wolds CE Primary School. Our lovely school is set in the beautiful village of Waltham on the Wolds, and we currently have 123 children on roll, 30 children in our Pre-School and 93 children in School
The successful candidate will support high-quality provision, contribute to a positive learning environment and help foster the social, emotional and educational development of our youngest pupils. A Level 3 Qualification in Early Years is essential for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine and thrive. If you’re passionate about early years education children’s learning, wellbeing and welfare to help them flourish and succeed; are a values-led individual with high expectations of achievement of yourself and others; have excellent communication and listening skills and are a team player who is willing to get involved in the full life of the school, then we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact the school office.
Closing Date: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 9.00am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.