Pre-School/Nursery Assistant
Fixed Term, Part Time
£25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Colchester
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Closing Date: 8th June 2026
This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity (19.5 hours per week) for up to 11 months, with a pro‑rata salary of £13,681 per annum.
Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC’s provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents.
ACL offers childcare facilities to support parents who need to move nearer to work or develop skills to enhance life chances. The nursery/pre‑school is registered with Ofsted and is also open to community children whose parents/carers do not attend ACL.
The Nursery/Pre‑school Assistant will be part of a team and will be expected to provide high standards of quality care within the nursery/pre‑school, supporting the environment, resources and experiences offered to children and their families.
Accountabilities
- Ensure rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences are offered in line with the EYFS and the individual needs of children.
- Carry out all related responsibilities as a key person.
- Observe, support and extend children’s learning.
- Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
- Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
- Ensure that children are kept safe and understand safeguarding, and when necessary, follow Child Protection Procedures.
- Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
- Promote positive attitudes to race, culture, gender, religion and abilities.
- Take part in shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre‑school.
- Participate in all self‑development activities including appraisals, supervision meetings and team meetings.
The Experience You Will Bring
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare.
- English and Maths skills at Level 2.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
- Ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skill within the role.
- Ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities that develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process will be honored. We also interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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