Early Years Assistant (Early Years Educator qualified) at Caverstede Nursery School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CNS/97813

Location

Caverstede Road, Walton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6EX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary for 35 hours £20,085 - £20,723 Actual Salary for 32.5 hours £18,,651 - £19,243

Closing Date

9:00am, Thu 10th Sep, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 15th September 2026

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 15th September 2026

About this Role

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

Do you want to work for a Local Authority Maintained School, which gives you access to superb benefits such as 13 weeks holidays; Company Pension Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme, including expert help and support for life’s ups and downs 24/7, 365 days a year, as well as 100s of 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.

You MUST hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent that allows you to work in an Early Years Setting. Please send a copy of your Certificate confirming your Childcare Qualification when submitting your application.

Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Visits to the School are welcomed; please call the School to arrange. 01733 571742 (noting we are not open 20th July – 3rd September 2026).

Following our short-listing process, successful applicants will be contacted to attend an interview.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 10th September 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026

Contract start date: as soon as possible

Caverstede Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Satisfactory references will need to be obtained and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Safeguarding Statement

Caverstede Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Caverstede Nursery School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact Details

  Victoria Judge
  01733571742
  victoria.judge@caverstede.peterborough.sch.uk

Caverstede Nursery School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Selection for interview will depend solely on the information contained on your application form and covering letter/personal statement. Please ensure you read the Person specification and Job description BEFORE you attempt this part of the application form. When you do complete this section you must demonstrate how you meet ALL of the Essential Criteria and, if possible, any of the Desirable Criteria. This can be achieved by explaining what your understanding of that particular criterion is, how you can/do apply that understanding, and by stating your experience and giving examples, if it is appropriate.
If there are criteria, which you do not have, direct work experience of, it is acceptable to draw on relevant experience gained elsewhere, for example in voluntary work, leisure interests, home responsibilities, or educational experience.
Make sure you keep it to the point by only addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria as shortlisting will be on this basis ONLY. No assumptions will be made from anything such as the title of a previous or current job. Ensure that you refer to ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA and, if possible, the desirable criteria as well from the PERSON SPECIFICATION. If you do not demonstrate how you meet the Criteria, you will not be selected for interview.