Pre-school Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

Full-time, Permanent

Starting Date September 2026

Salary Scale 15, point 3-4 (£12.85 – £13.05, pay award pending)

Do you want to work in an ambitious school with a supportive team, willing and enthusiastic children in an idyllic, rural location? The Governors of Priddy & St Lawrence’s Federation are looking to recruit a highly motivated, talented and enthusiastic pre-school teaching assistant to join our successful Federation. This is a full-time permanent contract, to start in September 2026.

Our Saplings pre-school currently has 17 children on roll; ages range from 2-year-olds to 4 years and 11 months. Our pre-school is part of our federation which has 99 happy and motivated children attend. Our vision is ‘Working together to be the best we can be’ and we expect our children, staff and parents to adhere to this. Our core values of compassion, perseverance and courage underpin all that we do.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children within the EYFS
• Is used to working in positive and proactive ways and collaborating with others to drive high expectations supporting the overall school improvement
• Is energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, resilient and caring
• Has experience of working within a team, sharing excellent practice
• Will work effectively as part of a close team of staff and in partnership with parents and the community
• Will be happy to support the Christian ethos through our school values

What is in it for me?

• A pre-school of willing and enthusiastic children
• A welcoming staff team who are hardworking and committed to achieving the best outcomes
•  High quality continual professional development
• A supportive Governing Board and PTA who work hard to provide a wide range of enhancements for the children
• An inspiring setting designed to support exceptional early years learning.

Supporting documents and information

To appreciate all that we have to offer, visits to the school are warmly welcomed over the summer break. Please make an appointment with the school office via email office@priddyandstlawrenes.co.uk

Application packs are available to download from the school website and are returnable direct to the school

Closing Date: Monday 10 August
Interview Date: Week beginning 17 August

The Federation of Priddy and St. Lawrence’s C of E Primary School and Saplings Pre-school are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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