To be paid on NJC Grade C, £13.26 per hour, 3 days a week ( Mon, Weds & Fri) 

This is initially for 3 days a week based on current numbers attending, but maybe subject to future change should there be an increase on other days and staff are needed to meet ratios. There is also the possibility of additional hours in our after school club provision if wanted by the successful applicant - can be discussed at interview stage.

Morchard Bishop C of E Primary School  are looking for an inspiring individual to join our preschool team. You will be required to support children from 2-4 in our nurturing setting working alongside our youngest learners within our growing Early Years provision. We are looking for someone who is not afraid to sing out of tune in front of a crowd of children and is always prepared to laugh at jokes that they may not understand! You should have the ability to rapidly count the heads of many moving children, remember the names of their families, pets and their third favourite dinosaur, as well as be able to read books upside down!

Candidates should have a good knowledge of the Early Years Framework in order to execute engaging activities for the children in our setting.

In return, we will offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations, and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team in order to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel ‘special’.

We want you to come and join our happy, positive learning environments where our consistent vision is that through collaboration we will always be ‘Stronger Together’

What we are looking for in a candidate is:

·       NVQ3 qualification or the equivalent Level 3 diploma in early years childcare - essential
A real commitment to the safety, well-being of our pupils
An understanding and awareness of the Early Years Framework
A drive to help our children develop independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their future learning journey
A committed approach and engagement to the wider school community
A cheerful, fresh and creative approach to giving the children in your care the best you can
To have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a strong and supportive team

What we can offer you:

Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
Substantial workplace pension
Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
Staff Wellbeing support
CPD opportunities for all staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.