Job Introduction
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE- DIMENSION CHILDCARE
Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325 Fax: 023 9257 1108
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher Mrs Julie Summerfield
Early Years Assistant-Shaping Todays Children into Tomorrow’s World
Salary Scale B £24,796-£25,128
37 hours per week 52 weeks per annum
Are you a visionary who is passionate about nurturing young children, giving them the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their imagination?
Come and join our ever developing, innovative and fun team who make it their mission to educate and shape our next generation through care, and enjoyable learning opportunities.
We are not just a ‘childcare facility’. We are a family of creators where ideas thrive and our children respond with happiness and engagement.
You can enjoy social events alongside working with a supportive team in a friendly and welcoming environment.
We offer a competitive salary with a bonus structure linked to performance, free employee medical and financial support line, good professional development opportunities, College social events, employer contribution local government pension scheme, paid holiday entitlement which includes bank holidays.
Working hours operate on a rota system, 37 hours per week Monday-Friday between 7.30am and 6pm
Essential: A minimum Level 3 NVQ Childcare qualification or equivalent and experience of working within a nursery environment. You will have the ability to take the lead, whilst also working as part of a team.
Desirable but not essential (as training courses can be provided): Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene. A basic level of computer literacy would be beneficial.
Read more about our vision, here: www.dimension-childcare.co.uk/curriculum/
Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be required to be registered on the update service. Dimension Childcare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further details and support staff application forms are available on the Horndean Technology College website. CVs will not be accepted.
Link to our application forms: https://horndeantc.hants.sch.uk/join-us/working-for-us/
For informal enquiries please contact Becky Phillips: becky.phillips@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk)
or Nicola Bugden: (nicola.bugden@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk)
Closing date for receipt of application: 12 noon Friday 31 October 2025
For more information please visit: dimension-childcare.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.