Early Years Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Basildon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant for a reputable Primary school in Basildon. The role offers a full-time position with the potential for contract extension or a permanent role, depending on performance. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications, have experience, and meet safeguarding requirements. The position provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Holds CACHE or NVQ Level 3 qualification or Degree in Childcare.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the UK educational settings.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Years leadership team within the Primary School.
• Engage with children in a learning environment.
• Assist in the delivery of educational activities and safeguarding.

Skills

Safeguarding

Child Development

Communication

Education

CACHE or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Degree in Childcare/Early Childcare

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Qualified

Basildon, Essex

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in Basildon.

The school is a popular three-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive Early Years leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is only open for Level 3 CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• ASAP start
• Duration: until the end of the academic year July 2025 (could extend to permanent, depending on performance)
• Contract type: Contracted to Permanent
• Full time (Monday to Friday)
• Minimum rate 92 per day
• Hours - 8:15am - 3:45pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare
• Minimum 1 year experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team