Preschool Assistant

Birchfield Community Primary School, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week; Monday – Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm with a 5pm finish on a Thursday (part-time hours considered for the right candidate)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 16
• Hourly rate: £13.27

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a level 2 or 3 qualified Pre-School Assistant for our successful Pre-School within Birchfield Community Primary School.

The successful applicant will:

• Work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the manager
• Be committed to delivering high quality childcare and be able to share previous experience and good practice
• Be a good team player
• Be able to communicate professionally with children, parents and staff

What the school offers its staff

We offer you an inspiring Pre-school with huge ambitions, comprehensive training, wonderful children and a dedicated team of staff.

All staff have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Working well programme, supporting physical and mental health with access to counselling, occupational health and employee assistance programme
• Training and development
• Pension
• Discount schemes including eligibility for the blue light card scheme
• Cycle to work

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers 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 convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Birchfield Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Birchfield Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01935427609
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birchfield-community-primary-school

Our vision is ‘to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children will recognise and achieve their fullest potential, so that they can make their best contribution to society.’ All staff and governors are committed to Birchfield’s future success and we are looking for staff that will join us in achieving our vision.

Arranging a visit to Birchfield Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk.

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