Childcare Assistant for Nursery and Pre-school team

Fixed term contract to 31^st August 2025

Grade 4 SCP 4-5 (£24,404 -£24,789 pro-rata)

£11,346 - £11,525 actual

20 hours per week term time only with the requirement to do 20 hours of inset training days.

Due to rising numbers we are seeking to appoint a Childcare Assistant to join our successful and hardworking nursery and Pre-school team, to include cover over the lunchtime period. Working on a Fixed term contract to end on 31^st August 2025 for 20 hours per week. Duties would be Term time only with a start date as soon as possible.

St John’s is grounded in our church school ethos and everyone in our school community is encouraged to embrace our vision and values.  We believe that children can do their best if they feel that they belong, are valued, listened to and understood. OFSTED recognised our EYFS provision to be outstanding earlier this year.

Applicants should be able to support the aims of a Christian school with strong church links. St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Working hours

Monday  - Friday 11.30am – 3.30pm  Total 20 Hours       

 Flexibility to cover some extra  hours in the nursery on a casual basis for busy times or staff absences would be an advantage  This would be on an ad hoc basis and at mutually agreed times.  

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.