Job Title: Pre-School Assistant
Location:Whickham
Hours:8:30-15:30, Monday - Friday (long-term and day-to-day roles available)
Start:September
Pay: £107.71
Pre-School Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early stages of development? Do you want to play a vital role in helping pre-school pupils build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning? Milk Education is working in partnership with a warm and welcoming primary school with a nursery provision in Gateshead to appoint a Pre-School Assistant to join their dedicated team.
Pre-School Assistant - About the School
This nurturing primary school is committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all pupils. The pre-school provision focuses on play-based learning, early communication, and personal development, supporting children with a wide range of needs including SEND, speech and language needs, Autism, and additional learning barriers. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos and child-centred approach.
The school offers:
- A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to staff development
- A collaborative and welcoming pre-school environment
- A strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and pupil progress
Joining this school means becoming part of a team that is passionate about nurturing children during their most important developmental years.
Pre-School Assistant - Role Overview
As a Pre-School Assistant, you will work closely with the EYFS team to support teaching and learning within Nursery or Reception. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for early childhood education, whether you are experienced in Early Years or looking to build your career in education.
You will support play-based learning, early phonics, communication development, and social skills, while helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
Pre-School Assistant - Key Responsibilities
Supporting Teaching & Learning
- Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities in line with the EYFS framework
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to develop early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
- Assist with phonics, early reading, and language development
- Help create an inviting and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment
Child Development & Wellbeing
- Support children's social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Encourage independence, curiosity, and positive learning behaviours
- Assist with daily routines, including transitions, snack times, and personal care where required
- Build positive relationships with children to support engagement and progress
Teamwork & Professional Practice
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents
- Contribute to observations and support assessment of pupil progress
- Support safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe learning environment
Pre-School Assistant - Essential Criteria
- Experience working with
Pre-School Assistant in Gateshead employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic environment for aspiring Behaviour, Pastoral, or Cover Specialists in Bradford. With a focus on professional development and valuable classroom experience, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying consistent hours and a positive school culture. Join us to build your career in education and contribute to a thriving community.
