This popular Chingford Pre-school is seeking a temporary part-time practitioner for the next school year (September 2026 – July 2027). You will join a team of thirteen based in pleasant purpose-built accommodation working with children aged 2 to 4 years, and providing individual support to a child with additional needs. Hours are 11.30am – 3.45pm Monday to Thursday, term times only.
We need a competent responsible person. You should be flexible and a team player, happy to help out with whatever is needed, although an interest in, and experience of, providing one-to-one support to a child with special educational needs is particularly welcomed. An appreciation of the need for confidentiality, knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to equal opportunities are essential whilst previous experience in a similar setting, current first aid and food hygiene qualifications are desirable. Most importantly you should enjoy working with young children, having an understanding of their needs and child development. A minimum of a full and relevant level 2 Early Years qualification is essential.
E-mail [email protected] for an application form and further details, or phone on 020 3609 7557. Please leave a message giving clear details of your name and address.
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 25 August 2026
Parkside Pre-school is committed to equal opportunity in employment and safeguarding children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any convictions they may have and any orders, which have been made against them, and to have, or obtain, enhanced DBS clearance.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: £13.40-£14.05 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- 1 In your response, please give full details of your Childcare qualification (Note - a minimum of level 2 is required).
2 Please also confirm that you live within reasonable travelling distance of Chingford (there is on street parking, whilst the 97 bus passes outside and Chingford is on the train line from Liverpool Street).
Work Location: In person
