Early Years Assistant
Closing in 15 days (6 February 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 16 Point 2 (pro rata based on a Full Time Equivalent salary of £24,413)
Employer: King Ina Church of England Academy
Location: Somerton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 6 February 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Dates: Apply by 9am Friday, 6 February 2026
Location: Somerton, Somerset
Contract type: Part Time, term time only
26 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm (with unpaid 30mins break for lunch each day)
Contract term: Permanent
Salary: Grade 16 Point 2 (pro rata based on a Full Time Equivalent salary of £24,413)
What will I be doing?
At King Ina Church of England Academy we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Early Years Assistant to join our highly qualified team, working under the direction of the Foundation Stage Leader, Owlets Manager and Deputy.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Qualification requirement: The successful candidate will have a minimum Level 2 relevant qualification, working towards Level 3 will be considered, as well as experience of working in a nursery.
You will be required to work as part of the Early Years team to provide safe, high quality child care and education by providing challenging and engaging activities.
Responsibilities will include being a key person, therefore applicants must have:
- Good working knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible approach
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
A job share would be considered for this post.
We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the pre-school office on 01458 274382 to arrange an appointment.
To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form and job description, please visit the school website: https://www.kingina.somerset.sch.uk, job vacancies are listed under the Key Information tab. All applications should be returned electronically to Lisa Watts via email to: Lisa.watts@kingina.co.uk
King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
A job share would be considered for this post. Please state in your application if you are applying for a job share position stating your availability.
Start Date: 24 February 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 9am Friday, 6 February 2026
Interviews: Thursday, 12 February 2026