Early Years Assistant: Nurture Curious Minds in School

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby Pembridge Minors, part of the Inspired Education Group, seeks a caring Early Years Assistant to support teaching and learning in a welcoming London nursery.

You will work with class teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and wellbeing. The role includes a permanent position and a maternity cover, with hours 7:45–16:45 during term time, and full-time pay.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection expectations in schools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, child-centred learning experiences.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised, inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Observe, record and share student progress with teaching staff.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, trips, and events.
• Assist with preparation of learning materials and classroom displays.
• Contribute to routines, transitions and day-to-day organisation.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour and child protection policies at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Wetherby Pembridge Minors, part of the Inspired Education Group, seeks a caring Early Years Assistant to support teaching and learning in a welcoming London nursery.

You will work with class teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and wellbeing. The role includes a permanent position and a maternity cover, with hours 7:45–16:45 during term time, and full-time pay.