Scarborough College is an independent coeducational day and boarding school for children aged 3 to 18, founded in 1898 and first opened in 1901. We offer a dynamic and bespoke curriculum in accordance with national guidelines in our Prep school and Key Stage 3. Thereafter, our students move on to IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 before progressing to the IB Diploma programme in the Sixth Form.
Role Overview
- To be a key worker for a group of children in the EYFS classroom.
- To be responsible for children in the class.
- To lead and support children in their play.
- To use sound knowledge of EYFS and EYFSP in helping children in their learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key worker for a group of children. To be aware of their progress, achievements and interests.
- Establish a constructive relationship with all children, especially with key children and their families.
- Assist children, when needed, with personal care routines, e.g. toilet training, dressing and undressing for games.
- Supervise the activities of children in the classroom and outside.
- Support pupils who might have extra needs, e.g. behaviour, learning difficulties, interaction difficulties or impairments.
- Work with external agencies to support the development of a child.
- Help to plan themes and activities.
- Assess children’s progress and contribute to reports , observations, EYFS profiles and on-line learning journeys and other pupil records.
- Assist children in the use of resources e.g. IT.
- Maintain children’s interests and motivate them.
- Support individuals and groups by leading focus groups.
- Support IEPs.
- Participate in training, learning activities and other performance development, as required.
- Be aware of, and comply with, nursery policies in the nursery handbook, as well as the main school policies found in the staffroom.
- Attend and participate in meetings, as required.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the nursery team.
Hours of Work
This is a permanent, part time post for 25 hours per week, term-time only. Attendance at Open Days/Evenings and other relevant school events will be required.
Employment will be subject to the usual pre-appointment suitability checks, including a full enhanced DBS check and references.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Experience working in a childcare setting with young children
Qualifications
Minimum full and relevant Early Years Educator
Level 2 Maths and English
Skills / Qualities
A team player
A willingness to contribute to the extra curricular life of the school e.g. assisting with Open Days etc.
Desirable
First Aid qualification
Minibus driver
Swimming instructor
Familiarity with G Suite for Education and Management Information Systems would be highly advantageous, as would experience of teaching in an international boarding school context.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete and return the non-teaching application form found on the Scarborough college website's vacancies page - either paper copy or emailed, electronic forms will be accepted. Applicants can apply through Indeed directly, but must also complete the College application form. We will not accept CVs and/or Indeed applications unless they are accompanied by a fully complete application form; applicants may also include a covering letter. References will be contacted on receipt of application unless otherwise requested.
Please complete and submit your application by 5.00 p.m. on the closing date of Friday 26 June 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date, with dates to be confirmed.
Scarborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with current and past employers, prohibition orders, and an enhanced DBS.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Childcare?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
