Early Years Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Harrow is recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in the school’s EYFS nursery. The role is full-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday, starting as soon as possible, with salary 28,527–30,171 FTE pro rata for term-time hours.

You will help develop physical, social and early literacy skills through play, support daily routines and personal care when needed, observe progress and contribute to planning, and work closely with teachers and families to create

Qualifications

• Have experience working with young children in an early years setting
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Understand how young children learn through play
• Be creative, caring, patient and enthusiastic
• Be willing to support children's personal care needs
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Support children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
• Assist with children's daily routines and personal care where required
• Support children's communication, confidence and independence
• Help plan and deliver engaging play-based learning activities
• Observe children's development and contribute to assessments and planning
• Build positive relationships with children and their families
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other EYFS colleagues
• Contribute positively to room practice and the wider EYFS provision

Job description

Are you a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant committed to helping young children learn, develop and thrive? Would you enjoy working within an ambitious and growing early years provision in Harrow?

A school-based nursery in Harrow is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join its established EYFS team.

Key Details

• Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant
• Location: Harrow, London
• Contract: Full-time, term-time only
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Salary: 28,527- 30,171 FTE, adjusted pro rata for term-time-only hours

About the School

This well-resourced school in Harrow has developed one of the borough's first school-based nurseries. Alongside its established Nursery, the provision delivers high-quality early education and care for children from nine months to four years.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
• Assist with children's daily routines and personal care where required
• Support children's communication, confidence and independence
• Help plan and deliver engaging play-based learning activities
• Observe children's development and contribute to assessments and planning
• Build positive relationships with children and their families
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other EYFS colleagues
• Contribute positively to room practice and the wider EYFS provision

What We're Looking For

The ideal Early Years Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience working with young children in an early years setting
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Understand how young children learn through play
• Be creative, caring, patient and enthusiastic
• Be willing to support children's personal care needs
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills

What the School Offers

• Support from experienced and ambitious school leaders
• Professional development and progression opportunities
• A well-resourced early years environment
• A high-specification staff Chromebook
• A friendly and supportive team
• A welcoming school community in Harrow

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.