Pre-school Assistant

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a charity supporting families for over 150 years. This role is based at Cygnets Pre-school, Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8BZ. Hours: 18.5 per week, term time only (8:30am-12:10pm Mon-Fri, with option for additional sessional hours). Contract: Maternity cover – temporary, expected to commence March 2026.

Main Responsibilities

• Working within a small team to always deliver excellent practice
• Supporting with early identification and interventions for children requiring additional developmental support
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding within your role
• Holding responsibility for a key group of children and progressing their learning and development

Main Requirements

• Must hold a full and valid early years and childcare qualification at Level 2 or above (or working towards)
• Relevant experience of supporting young children with their learning through play
• Enhanced DBS check including children's barred list

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave pro-rata rising to 30, plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions
• Flexible working from day one
• Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave
• Eye care and flu jab vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' link to fill out the digital application form on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website. Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews early February. For queries, email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.