Pre-School Keyworker

Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy, Peterborough, PE6 7LR

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) £10863.61 Actual

Pre-School Keyworker job summary

The level 3 qualification is necessary for legal ratios and qualifications below level 3 cannot be considered.

Work pattern:18 hours, 08:50am- 2:50 pm 3 days per week to be set by the school

Fixed periods until July 2027

Start Date: September 2026

Peakirk cum Glinton C.E. Primary School, is a small family school with great children and a hardworking and caring team of staff who are dedicated to the inclusion of all pupils. We operate a popular and successful pre-school as part of the school with wonderful children and experienced, supportive and dedicated staff.

As keyworker, your role is to support the early years team and pupils at our happy, well-resourced and purpose built pre-school. You will act as keyworker for a small number of children, engaging them through planned play and learning and communicating your observations and assessments with families.

We are looking for an applicant to join our happy and supportive team who shares our inclusive ethos, has a child centred approach and is sensitive to the needs of pupils. The right candidate will have experience of early years and have a working knowledge of early years requirements. They will have experience of caring for children as young as 2 years of age.

As the pre school is fortunate enough to belong to Peterborough Diocese Trust and is very much part of the school you will be joining a supportive network, be supported and eventually work closely with early years lead who will support you in your role. It is our vision that the pupils and staff will benefit from the pre school and reception class settings working closely together as a cohesive early years unit.

Please review the job description and person specification for further information.

We welcome visits to our school and these can be arranged by contacting the school office.

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to our school’s ethos of care and support for ALL children.

Be an experienced early years practitioner

Be highly motivated, keen to continue to develop and grow, have a positive attitude and be prepared to embrace and lead change

Experienced in or willing to train in expected legal requirements such as first aid, health and safety and safeguarding

We can offer you:

Fantastic children who want to learn and enjoy active play

A great team of caring, enthusiastic and experienced staff

A purpose built, open plan, well resourced building with designated indoor and outdoor areas

A supportive Academy with continued professional development

Closing date for applications is 9 am Friday 10th July 2026

Interviews: W/c 13th July 2026

Visits to the pre school and school are recommended and can be arranged via the school office. We look forward to meeting you.

To arrange a visit please contact the school office (01733 252361), e-mail office@peakirk.pdet.org.uk

Peakirk cum Glinton C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Please be aware that Peakirk cum Glinton CE Primary School will implement a rigorous and robust recruitment process and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

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 organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peakirk-cum-glinton-cofe-primary-academy

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