Early Years Assistants (Grade 4 SCP 3-5)
Permanent positions; 35 hours or 32.5 hours (5 days per week) preferable but part time positions may be considered (contact the school to discuss)
Salary £24,796 - £25,583 pro-rata
Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days: 39 weeks 195 days
Working hours for 35 hours per week are 7:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom) and 8:50am to 4:05pm alternative weeks to cover breakfast club every other week.
Working hours for 32.5 hours per week are 8:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom)
Working hours for part-time must incorporate either 8:50am start time or 4:05pm finish time
Actual salary for 35 hours £20,085 - £20,723
Actual salary for 32.5 hours £18,651 - £19,243
Exciting opportunities, if you are Level 3 qualified in Early Years to join our friendly, supportive and hardworking team as an Early Years Assistant (Early Years Educator qualified). Do you have the passion, dedication and energy required to work in our busy nursery school? Do you enjoy working with and making a difference to children’s lives? If so, you may be just what we are looking for!
We are an outstanding Local Authority Nursery School; Ofsted January 2024
Do you want to work for a Local Authority Maintained School, which gives you access to superb benefits such as 13 weeks holidays; Company Pension Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme, including expert help and support for life’s ups and downs 24/7, 365 days a year, as well as 100s of discounts on everyday essentials
The role will require you to work as a key person and member of a class team delivering the EYFS, in the classroom and our magical outdoor learning environment. You will be working with children aged between 2 and 4 years old, some of whom have additional needs. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the roles.
You MUST hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent that allows you to work in an Early Years Setting. Please send a copy of your Certificate confirming your Childcare Qualification when submitting your application.
Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Visits to the School are welcomed; please call the School to arrange (noting we are not open 20th July – 3rd September 2026) 01733 571742.
To apply visit https://www.caverstede.peterborough.sch.uk/job_vacancies
CV’s are not acceptable.
Following our short-listing process, successful applicants will be contacted to attend an interview.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 10th September 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Contract start date: as soon as possible
Caverstede Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Satisfactory references will need to be obtained and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £20,085.00-£20,723.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
