Pre-school Assistant
Closing in 28 days (9 January 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 14 Point 5 (£13.26 per hour)
Employer: Westonzoyland Primary School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 9 January 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Start date: 23 February 2026
- 21 hours 10 minutes per week (Monday – Wednesday 8:40am-3:10pm, and Thursday 12:00-3:10pm), increasing to 25 hours from April (to include Friday 8:40am-12:30pm)
- Permanent contract – Term-time only
- Grade 14 Point 5 (£13.26 per hour)
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring assistant to join our Pre-school, which operates alongside our Reception class in our Foundation Unit. Duties will include planning and delivering daily activities, observing children’s progress and other general Pre-school duties.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Applicants must be qualified to a minimum of Level 3.
What is in it for me?
Westonzoyland Community Primary School and Pre-school is a warm and welcoming small school in the heart of the Somerset Levels, graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in 2025. We have a strong ethos of whole child development and using our beautiful outdoor environment in our learning. Our school values of Embracing Opportunities, Choosing Kindness and Valuing Everyone are the foundations behind all that we do.
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Supporting documents and information
Working hours detailed above will be subject to change from September 2026, depending on our numbers on roll.
Visits are warmly welcomed; our Pre-school Manager will be delighted to show you around.
For further information about the post, please contact Danielle King, our Pre-school Manager via the school office.
Closing date: Midday, Friday 9th January 2026 Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026
You will find further information and an application form on our website. Please submit your application to: office@wzps.co.uk
Westonzoyland Primary School and Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
