Early Years Assistant - Pound Park Nursery School

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant nursery school as an Early Years Assistant for a fixed-term contract. You'll support children's education in a nurturing environment while collaborating with families and staff. The role offers professional development and a commitment to quality early years education.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Purpose-built environment

Commitment to professional development

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents, and the community.
• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 in childcare/education.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in a nursery environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff and families to promote inclusion.

Skills

Passionate about early years

Knowledgeable about early years

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in childcare/education

Job description

Early Years Assistant - Pound Park Nursery School

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Early Years Assistant (fixed term contract)

Salary: Scale 3, SCP 5-6 (£24,862 - £25,217 actual salary after pro rata)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8.30am – 4.15pm with a 45 min lunchbreak (35 hours per week)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: 1 year fixed term until August 2026 (term-time only, 39 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025, 5pm

Come and join our vibrant nursery school located in Charlton! We are looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our team for a 12-month fixed term contract.

Graded as outstanding since 2008, Pound Park has continued to provide quality early years’ education since 1944. The ethos of our nursery school is to offer the best early learning experience for our children as well as exceptional support to all our families.

You will be:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about the early years
• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and the community to promote inclusion and excellent opportunities for all
• Qualified to at least a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in childcare/education
• Adaptable and resourceful when helping pupils with different needs and backgrounds to access the curriculum
  
  
  

In return, we can offer –

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children with a wonderful garden
• A child centred, inclusive environment with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• A commitment to your professional development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
  

Interviews for will take place w/c 9th June 2025

Pound Park Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage.

Application details can also be downloaded from the school website:

www.poundparknursery.co.uk

On completion, application forms should be e-mailed to [e-mail]

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Elinor Kane; [e-mail] 020 8858 1791

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] or call 020-8921-8977

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