Early Years Assistant

Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per annum Working hours operate on a rota system, 37 hours per week Monday-Friday between 7.30am and 6pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary Scale B £24,796-£25,128

What skills and experience we're looking for

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE- DIMENSION CHILDCARE

Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ

Tel: 023 9259 4325 Fax: 023 9257 1108

Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Headteacher Mrs Julie Summerfield

Early Years Assistant-Shaping Todays Children into Tomorrow’s World

Salary Scale B £24,796-£25,128

37 hours per week 52 weeks per annum

Are you a visionary who is passionate about nurturing young children, giving them the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their imagination?

Come and join our ever developing, innovative and fun team who make it their mission to educate and shape our next generation through care, and enjoyable learning opportunities.

We are not just a ‘childcare facility’. We are a family of creators where ideas thrive and our children respond with happiness and engagement.

You can enjoy social events alongside working with a supportive team in a friendly and welcoming environment.

We offer a competitive salary with a bonus structure linked to performance, free employee medical and financial support line, good professional development opportunities, College social events, employer contribution local government pension scheme, paid holiday entitlement which includes bank holidays.

Working hours operate on a rota system, 37 hours per week Monday-Friday between 7.30am and 6pm

Essential: A minimum Level 3 NVQ Childcare qualification or equivalent and experience of working within a nursery environment. You will have the ability to take the lead, whilst also working as part of a team.

Desirable but not essential (as training courses can be provided): Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene. A basic level of computer literacy would be beneficial.

Read more about our vision, here: www.dimension-childcare.co.uk/curriculum/

Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be required to be registered on the update service. Dimension Childcare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further details and support staff application forms are available on the Horndean Technology College website. CVs will not be accepted.

Link to our application forms: https://horndeantc.hants.sch.uk/join-us/working-for-us/

For informal enquiries please contact Becky Phillips: becky.phillips@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk)

or Nicola Bugden: (nicola.bugden@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk)

Closing date for receipt of application: 12 noon Friday 31 October 2025

For more information please visit: dimension-childcare.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

We offer a competitive salary with a bonus structure linked to performance, free employee medical and financial support line, good professional development opportunities, College social events, employer contribution local government pension scheme, paid holiday entitlement which includes bank holidays.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Horndean Technology College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horndean Technology College website
• Email address: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392590843
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horndean-technology-college

Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.

In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.

An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.

Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.

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