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Level 3 Childcare Asssitant

  1. Early Years
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 21/04/26
  1. Flexible Working
£90 - 100 per day

Job description

Level 3 Qualified Childcare Assistant (Flexible School-Based Role)

Are you a Level 3 qualified Childcare Assistant looking to increase your working hours and gain valuable experience within a school setting? This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills while enjoying a fuller, more consistent working week.

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and nurturing individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s development and are keen to experience how schools operate on a day-to-day basis.

The Role:

  • Supporting children across a variety of school settings
  • Assisting teachers and staff with classroom activities
  • Helping to create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment
  • Gaining first-hand insight into the structure and routine of schools

What We’re Looking For:

  • Level 3 qualification in Childcare (essential)
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work
  • A genuine passion for working with children
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to work across different school environments
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily pay of £90–£100 (based on a 6.5-hour working day)
  • Opportunities to work across a variety of schools in Yeovil, Sherborne, and Castle Cary
  • A great way to build experience in educational settings
  • Flexibility to suit your schedule while increasing your weekly hours

This role is perfect for someone looking to broaden their experience, enhance their CV, and take the next step within the education sector.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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