Cromwell Academy's brand-new preschool is seeking to appoint a Pre-School Assistant to work alongside our wonderful team. The ideal candidate would be dedicated to providing high quality care and education for our youngest children, within the ethos of our whole school. They will contribute towards our key principles and drive to provide a secure, stimulating, and caring environment that encourages children to develop to their full potential. They will have a commitment to promoting equality and offering inspirational learning opportunities for all children in our care.

Closing date: Thursday 6^th February at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 13^th February

Date posted: 17th January 2025

Contract type: Temporary - with the possibility of becoming permanent depending on numbers.

Working pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:40 am - 15:10 pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

**Possibility of full time hours/job sharing opportunities - subject to business requirements**

Salary: Scale 1, Points 2 - 3, namely £18,308 - £18,596 (FTE £23,656 - £24,027)

Location: Cromwell Academy, Parkway, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA. 

Pre-School Assistant:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current or recent experience of working in an Early Years provision.
• Understanding of Current EYFS expectations and child development.
• The ability to be patient.
• The ability to work creatively.
• The ability to manage time efficiently.
• An understanding of Safeguarding procedures.
• The ability to promote relationships and behaviour in line with the ethos of the wider school.

Staff Benefits:

• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• Day one entitlement to contractual sick pay
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

• Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted teaching and support staff) 

• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership 

We encourage a pre application visit to the school or telephone conversation with the Headteacher. For further information, please contact our school office at 01480 437830.

Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acesmat.uk (CV’S will not be accepted)

Closing date: Thursday 6^th February at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 13^th February

 If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.  

ACES Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.  

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. 

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.