Early Years Teaching Assistant - Nurture & Engage Learners

GSL Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a Greenwich school. You will support young children with learning through play, work with teachers to deliver engaging early years activities, and help develop social and communication skills in a warm, inclusive setting.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply), and a patient, proactive approach to support children’s development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an Early Years or primary setting is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Safeguarding knowledge and background safety checks are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and play-based activities within the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering Early Years lessons and activities.
• Help children develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient & proactive

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

GSL Education is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a Greenwich school. You will support young children with learning through play, work with teachers to deliver engaging early years activities, and help develop social and communication skills in a warm, inclusive setting.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply), and a patient, proactive approach to support children’s development and wellbeing.