Centre Assistant

Job description

Position: Centre Assistant

Salary: Scale 1B, Spinal point 3- per annum 

Hours of work: Part Time (12.5 Hours per week) considered – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed term (Until 12th December 2027)

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Interviews: 11th November 2026

Start date :  January 2027

Do you have a passion for working in the early years? Can you inspire our children? Are you committed to going the extra mile for children and their families?

We are looking for a minimum Level 2 qualified member of staff who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering high standards of education and care for young children.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• A passion and commitment to outstanding early years practice.
• Experience of maintaining high standards of care for children at all times.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in which every child is encouraged to flourish through supported interventions.

We offer
• A welcoming, friendly environment where the Leadership Team, Staff and Governors are committed to making a real difference within the local community.
• An exciting early years federation of three nursery schools which support each other to deliver CPD.
• An exceptional environment for outdoor learning with an onsite Forest School provision.
• A vibrant Children’s Centre and a programme of excellent Parental Involvement.
• Opportunities to work with artists and musicians as key partners in the local community.
• An ongoing programme of wellbeing for staff

Rowland Hill is deeply rooted in the local community and staff and families enjoy celebrating our rich diversity.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

An application pack is available via the school website or email admin@rowlandhill.haringey.sch.uk
Visits to the centre are warmly welcomed please telephone the school to make an appointment or email Helen Goldman at helen.goldman@rowlandhill.haringey.sch.uk and meet the head of school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS Disclosure check, and references will be taken up prior to interview. Online checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates.

The school reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates prior to the closing date and so early applications are encouraged.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.