General Assistant/Playworker

Occupational group
School support
Working pattern
Part time
Term time
Contract type
Fixed term contract
Salary
£24796-£25185 (FTE)
Hours
30hrs per week
Location
The Ambleside Centre, Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JJ
Application closing date
Vacancy start date
Job advert

General Assistant / Playworker

Fixed Term Contract, until end of term in July 2026

30 hours per week - 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday  (hours flexible for the right candidate)

Grade 2, Scale 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 (FTE)

Additional hours will be available during school holidays if required, with the potential to extend the contract into the new school year.

 

Do you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy supporting and challenging children? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our experienced team in offering outstanding education through fun, stimulating and exciting learning for individuals and groups of children.

The Ambleside Centre offers a unique opportunity to work within a large diverse team, offering childcare and education for children from birth to five, and their families.

If you are keen to work with our outstanding team, to provide a fun and active educational experience, then please contact us to arrange a visit and complete an application form.

For more information, please e-mail office@ambleside.wokingham.sch.uk or call 0118 377 6444 or for a job description and application form.

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Visits to our nurseries are strongly recommended, we look forward to meeting you.

Required starting date: As soon as possible

Applications will be considered on receipt, and interviews offered as soon as can be mutually arranged.

Job description
Person specification
Contact
Mrs Trudie Haynes 0118 377 6444 office@ambleside.wokingham.sch.uk
Application form PDF version

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