Preschool Practitioner

Cherry Orchard Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2DD

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Temporary contract with an expected end date of 31st August 2027. Term-time only, including TEDs. 25.5 hours, 3 days a week. 8.30am – 6pm. Working days will initially be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There is the possibility of an increase in hours throughout the year to suit the needs of the preschool to comply with Early Years ratios.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: TA1 FTE salary range £25,614-£26,016. TA2 £26,427 - £26,847
• Actual salary: TA1 Actual pro-rata salary of £15,163 - £15,401. TA2 Actual pro-rata salary £15,645 – £15,893.
• Hourly rate: TA1 Hourly rate £13.28 - £13.48. TA2 Hourly rate £13.70 - £13.92.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a member of staff to join our thriving Little Cherries Pre-School. Working hours will be discussed at interview. Hours working within our holiday club may also be available. Duties will include providing safe, high quality education and care to children aged 2-4 years including being a Key Person for a group of children to support and monitor their emotional, physical and developmental needs. A full and relevant Level 2qualification or higher and recent experience in an Early Years setting would be desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance. Education Mutual Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/servic e/healthcare-and-wellbeing/ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/ Other staff benefits include: • Competitive salary • Six INSET days per year • Protected CPL time • Continued professional development pathway for every role • No work communication outside working hours • Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) • 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) • ‘Time for You’ day • Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay • Reasonable release time for significant personal events • Length of service awards • Resources for retirement and financial planning • Cycle-to-work scheme • Free tea, coffee and milk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

COPS Job Pack - Preschool Practitioner - Maternity Cover External Sept 2026.pdf - 1.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Orchard Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 587 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cherry Orchard Primary School website
• Email address: office-co@riverscofe.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-orchard-primary-school-worcester

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