38 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    30 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday - Friday 07:15 - 08:45 and 15:00 - 18:00

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£12.26

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications, Knowledge &Training

  • NVQ Level 2
  • NVQ Level 2 in Play Work / Child Care (or equivalent)
  • Commitment to train in relevant field.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Play Work / Child Care (or equivalent)
  • First Aid
  • Health and Safety
  • Safer Handling
  • Basic food hygiene certificate

Experience

  • Experience of working with children

Desirable

  • Previously worked in out of school child care.

Skills & Abilities

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills,
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to interest, encourage, and engage children
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Flexibility of approach to work.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality; having tact and diplomacy where necessary.

Desirable

  • Confident
  • Responsible

Personal Qualities

  • Willingness to work hard.
  • Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity.
  • Creativity and enthusiasm to promote a positive school image to the school and local community.


What the school offers its staff

The governors, staff and students at Pear Tree Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working within a team. In return, we can offer you a supportive and varied job in a pleasant educational setting

+Pension Scheme (LGPS)

+ The Cornovii Trust Employee Assistance Programme

+ Additional Cornovii Trust Benefits

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

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jtaylor@peartreeprimary.co.uk

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Pear Tree Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
211 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01270 906120

Pear Tree Primary School is a highly successful, award-winning school set at the edge of a vibrant Cheshire town. We enjoy many strong links with parents, governors and the community which positively impact on pupils’ learning and development.

Pear Tree is a single form entry primary school with 218 pupils. It is an academy and part of The Cornovii Trust.

Pear Tree Primary School has a reputation for delivering excellent education that not only raises standards but also ensures every pupil achieves their maximum potential. Our record-breaking results this year are testament to the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Pear Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@peartree.cheshire.sch.uk.

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