Early Years Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; In loco; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Putnoe Primary School is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a temporary role covering Spring and Summer 2027. You will support the class teacher with a class of 4-year-olds, helping with play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and daily routines.

Hours can be full or part time, with lunchtime supervision and personal care for children starting school. A Level 3 EYFS qualification, GCSE English and Maths, and an enhanced DBS check are required; visa sponsorship is not

Competenze

• Full Level 3 or above early years qualification meeting DfE requirements
• GCSE English and Maths at a pass grade or equivalent

Mansioni

• Assist the class teacher with play-based activities that follow the EYFS framework
• Work with individuals or small groups to build communication, social, early literacy and numeracy skills
• Set up indoor and outdoor learning areas with safe, clean and accessible resources
• Observe children and share observations with the teacher to plan next steps
• Support daily routines, including lunchtime supervision, independence and personal care

Conoscenze

Warmth & patience

Strong communication

Play-based learning

EYFS knowledge

Formazione

Level 3 EY qualification

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Descrizione del lavoro

The Early Years Teaching Assistant post at Putnoe Primary School is a temporary role covering the Spring and Summer terms of 2027. The post-holder supports the class teacher in a class of 4-year-olds, helping children with play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and daily routines. Hours can be full or part time, and the role includes lunchtime supervision and personal care for children starting school. A full Level 3 early years qualification, GCSE English and Maths and an enhanced DBS check are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assist the class teacher with play-based activities that follow the EYFS framework
• Work with individuals or small groups to build communication, social, early literacy and numeracy skills
• Set up indoor and outdoor learning areas with safe, clean and accessible resources
• Observe children and share observations with the teacher to plan next steps
• Support daily routines, including lunchtime supervision, independence and personal care

Qualifications

• Full Level 3 or above early years qualification meeting DfE requirements
• GCSE English and Maths at a pass grade or equivalent

Experience

• Previous work with early years children, ideally aged 4, in a school or nursery setting

Skills & knowledge

• Warm, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of how young children learn through play

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

What's offered

• School rated Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management
• Welcoming, collaborative early years team
• Vibrant, well-resourced learning environment
• Chance to make a real difference in children's early school experiences