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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

PLEASE NOTE OUR OFFICES ARE CLOSED FROM 24TH DECEMBER AND REOPEN 2ND JANUARY 8.45AM

Closing Date: Friday 3^rd January 2025 – 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.

Interviews are to be held Monday 13^th January 2025 between 3pm and 6pm.

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