Jobs and Careers

ST OSWALD’S PRE-SCHOOL PART-TIME PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

18 hours per week (Mon, Tue, Wed 8:45 – 12:15 & Thu, Fri 8:45 – 12:30)

Salary Scale 1(i) Salary Point 3

Hourly Rate £12.45 per hour

Starting January 2025 Fixed Term Contract until 18^th July 2025

Term time with holiday or retainer pay (as appropriate) during school holidays

St. Oswald’s Pre-School is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’, providing a high standard of care and education during school term time only, for children from 2 years of age. 

As part of the SEN (Special Educational Needs) Team, this role focuses on supporting children with SEN and challenging behaviours.  Due to an increase in the number of children with SEN requiring additional support, we are currently looking for a diligent and proactive Pre-School Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract, who have experience in dealing with complex behaviours of children with SEN.  

The Pre-School is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive atmosphere, where children with SEN are supported to develop and thrive.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Diploma or higher childcare qualification, with sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, have experience of and an interest in working with children with SEN, and have previously worked in an early years setting.

A current Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.

Application forms can be obtained by telephoning the Council Offices on 01325 300700 or e-mailing info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or from the Council’s website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs

Closing Date: N/A

Please send completed forms by email to info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or post to Great Aycliffe Town Council, Council Offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6QF.

For further details or an informal discussion about the post, please telephone Julie Gale on 07968 379009.

Oak Leaf Golf Shop

Golf Shop Assistant

Pay Scale – Salary Point 1(i) 3 to 5 (Bar at Point 4)

£12.45 to £12.65 per hour

11.5 Hours per Week

Applications are invited for the above post which forms part of the golf shop team at the Oak Leaf Golf Complex.

The candidate must have previous experience of working within a customer care environment, using a computerised till system, and preferably a knowledge of the game of golf and golf products.

The position will support the current golf shop team and will include shop work and the collection of driving range balls.

Shift patterns will vary, but the candidate will need to be available for work between 6.30am and 9.30pm each day on a rota basis.

The candidate will also be required to cover for staff holidays and other absence, and be willing to work up to 37 hours per week if required.

Working for the Oak Leaf Golf Complex offers the following benefits as standard terms and conditions:-

• 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 years) plus Bank Holidays
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

For further details or an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Golf Administrator; Chris Lawson on 01325 310820 or by email at C.Lawson@great-aycliffe.gov.uk

An application form and job description can be obtained by telephoning 01325 300700, e-mailing info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or via the website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 26^th January 2025

Interview Date: Friday 31^st January 2025