Haringey Council
Centre Assistant
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Job Description
Position: Centre Assistant
Salary:
Scale 1B, 2-3 to be pro rata
Hours of work:
35 hours per week – All Year
Contract Term:
Fixed Term Contract for one year. There is a strong possibility this post would be permanent for the right candidate, budgets allowing.
Closing date and shortlisting:
5th October 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5pm 5th October 2026
Interviews week beginning:
5th October 2026
Start date:
To start as soon as possible
Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate:
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 for the following posts:
- 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.
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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 and meet the head of school.
Please return all completed application forms to Helen Goldman at helen.goldman@rowlandhill.haringey.sch.uk
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 reserves the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates prior to the closing date and so early applications are encouraged.
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.
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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 and meet the head of school.
Please return all completed application forms to Helen Goldman at helen.goldman@rowlandhill.haringey.sch.uk
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.
In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.
The school reserves 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 promote 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.
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