EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Outdoor Nursery

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust; Antony; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an EYFS Nursery Teaching Assistant to assist children at the beginning of their educational journey. Your responsibilities will include supporting children's personal and social development, managing learning activities, and fostering effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ level 3 in Early Years Care & Education. This part-time role offers 12.5 hours per week, term-time only, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous local authority pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Flexible working considered

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free eye care vouchers

Corporate gym membership discount

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience managing groups during focused activities.
• Ability to support children with varying learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of children.
• Set up and manage learning groups.
• Support children on a 1:1 basis, including SEN pupils.

Skills

Assist children's learning

Effective communication

Creativity and enthusiasm

Education

NVQ level 3 in Early Years Care & Education

Job description

Overview

As an EYFS Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will aid students at the very beginning of their educational journey, cultivating strategies to meet each child’s unique needs under the direction of teachers and leaders. The role is based mainly in our outdoor nursery, which has grown and developed in recent years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of children.
• Set up and manage groups of pupils during focused learning activities.
• Support children on a 1:1 basis when required, including SEN pupils.
• Communicate effectively within the team and with parents, carers and the wider community to secure high quality relationships.
• Contribute to the Church of England ethos of the school.
• Support outdoor learning using the natural environment to provide exciting experiences.
• Relate to and support children with varying learning needs, adjusting tasks accordingly.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to each new day and support the vision to engage pupils in their learning.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ level 3 in Early Years Care & Education or an equivalent qualification recognised by CACHE.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and how pupils learn.
• Experience setting up and managing groups of pupils during focused activities.
• Ability to work effectively with Early Years children, including those with SEN, and to communicate within a team.

Contract and Hours

The role is term-time, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, two days per week (to be discussed), totaling 12.5 hours per week. This is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026, subject to ongoing funding.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

• Generous local authority pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Flexible working considered
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, with accrual through length of service
• Free eye care vouchers for DSE users
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Us and Values

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment free from discrimination or harassment, with decisions based on merit. The Trust is safeguarding-focused and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application Notes

Antony CofE School expects candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, there is a preview of the questions/headings, including references. As per KCSIE guidelines, two independent professional references may be required.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates may have an online search as part of due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.