We are looking to recruit a Nursery & Pre-School Afternoon Keyworker/Assistant to join our Early Years team at Oaklands School in Loughton for 3 hours each afternoon.
The successful candidate will have a personable manner, patience and will be able to engage with young children from age 2 to 4 while carrying out general activities and overseeing the afternoon tea.
The hourly rate for the role is £16 per hour. The hours will be from 3pm until 6pm Mondays to Fridays throughout the year over 52 weeks of the year, with 5 weeks' holiday (including a 2-week Christmas shutdown). The may be the opportunity for additional hours during the year.
Applicants must hold an appropriate Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification. First Aid, Food Handling and Manual Handling training will also be provided.
The role is to start from the new academic year in September 2026.
Each successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding Early Years practitioner with experience in nursery settings
- have a strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- have high expectations of themselves and their pupils
- be able to enthuse and inspire young children
- possess excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- show a passion for developing children's knowledge
- demonstrate patience and flexibility when working with young children in all aspects of their care
- be willing to become fully involved in the life of the school
- hold a valid driving licence or the ability to travel to and from Oaklands School in Loughton ready for the start of the relevant shift.
We will offer each successful candidate:
- An enjoyable working environment with engaged children and supportive families
- A committed, hardworking and supportive team of staff
- 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children
- Well-resourced facilities
- Small groups of children in our Nursery and Pre-School
- Varied links and involvement with the local community
- Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
The Job Description is as follows:
Main Purpose of the Role
To help ensure that the school provides the highest standards of care, support and welfare for all Nursery and Pre-School children.
General Responsibilities:
- To maintain high standards of time keeping and communication with parents.
- To provide a role model for the development of pupils’ social behaviour and attitudes.
- To set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
- To work effectively as a member of the team, establishing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils.
- To provide a safe, secure and well-organised environment to encourage the development of pupils as independent learners.
- To follow health and safety procedures in order to safeguard the health and safety of all members of the school community where applicable.
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the pupils.
- To promote the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of the pupils.
- To promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.
- To be aware of responsibilities under the School’s Child Protection Policy and to report any concerns to the appropriate person as soon as they occur.
Administration:
- To help with paperwork where required.
- To plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
- To help ensure that appropriate records are kept and to share records about individual children with their parents if appropriate.
Day to day Service:
- To help ensure that there is a sufficient range and quantity of appropriate food, drinks and snacks available to the children.
- To help ensure that there is a range of activities and play opportunities appropriate to the ages and interests of the children.
- To help plan and provide activities to develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
Welfare of Children:
- To look after the individual needs and welfare of the children.
- To take positive steps to promote safety and to ensure that proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.
- To promote the good health of the children and administer first aid if required.
- To take steps to promote the welfare and development of any child who has been identified as having Special Needs, in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.
- To ensure that children’s behaviour is managed in a way that promotes their welfare and development.
The Nursery & Pre-School Afternoon Keyworker should also be prepared to undertake other such specific duties that may be assigned by the Head or members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
