

New Millside Pre-school is recruiting for a Lunchtime Assistant (maternity cover only) to join our team this Autumn. An Early Years qualification and proven experience of working within an Early Years setting is desirable. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification linked below for further information.
The post is for 5 hours per week (11:45-12:45), term time only and £12.71 per hour
New Millside Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, it is an integral part of everyone’s role.
Any posts are exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Due to the nature of the above post and in line with New Millside Pre-school’s safer recruitment requirement, an appropriate level of disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be obtained and two appropriate references will be required for the successful candidate. References for all shortlisted candidates may be requested prior to interview.
To apply for this post please download an application form from our website and email the completed form and your CV to office@newmillsidepre-school.co.uk. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates without both a CV and a completed application form.
New Millside Pre-school reserves the right to either extend or reduce the vacancy window for the above post, depending on the volume of application received. We would therefore recommend early return of completed application forms.
Closing Date:
November 6, 2026
Please email your CV and our application form to office@newmillsidepre-school.co.uk
Safeguarding Statement: New Millside Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, it is an integral part of everyone’s role.
Any posts are exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Due to the nature of any above posts and in line with New Millside Pre-school’s safer recruitment requirement, an appropriate level of disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be obtained and two appropriate references will be required for the successful candidate. References for all shortlisted candidates may be requested prior to interview.
New Millside Pre-school reserves the right to either extend or reduce the vacancy window for the above post, depending on the volume of applications received. We would therefore recommend early return of completed application forms and CV.
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