Kindergarten Assistant

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a top independent school in Bromley for a passionate Kindergarten Assistant. This role focuses on creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for young children, helping them thrive in their early years. The school prides itself on fostering a caring atmosphere, ensuring every child can reach their full potential. Join a friendly and driven team dedicated to high-quality education. With competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a fulfilling career in education. Don't miss the chance to make a positive impact on young lives!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free coffee and tea

Free lunch

School holidays

Public holidays

Free parking

School fee discount

Exclusive discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Ability to engage warmly with children.
• Experience in planning and assessment for Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children of all attainment levels to achieve their potential.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Effective communication

Initiative

Engaging activities

Education

Early Years Qualification

Relevant childcare experience

Job description

About the School-Breaside
Located in Bromley, Kent, Breaside Preparatory School provides a rich learning environment for your son or daughter. Our curriculum will prepare your children for the senior schools of choice through a balanced and broadly based education, from their first days in Kindergarten through to the age of 11.

We believe in getting the basics right and teaching the core subjects with a mixture of traditional teaching styles with the more modern approaches to learning. Coupled together with a strong work ethic and an enriching learning environment, we are confident that we help each child to develop towards their full potential.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Kindergarten Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role
The Ethos of Breaside School is to provide high-quality all-round education. We are a top independent school, which aims to foster a caring atmosphere in which pupils and teachers are aware of and are sympathetic to the needs of others. Join our driven, friendly team at our additional site on Widmore Road.

We are looking for an Early Years Assistant to assist in providing a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment for children. Also, to work within the standards and requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in planning and assessment as well as helping children of all attainment levels achieve their full potential. The children in the Kindergarten are aged between 2½ years and 3½ years.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a September 2025 start date.

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Who we are looking for:
The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude with the ability to engage in a warmand supportive way with children. You will be an effective communicator who can use their initiative toprovide a variety of engaging and stimulating activities.

Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Free coffee and tea supplied throughout the day
•Free lunch provided
•School holidays and public holidays
•Free parking on site (subject to availability)
•School fee discount
•Exclusive third party discounts
•Professional Development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 1st June 2025 .Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the Head’s PA at [e-mail] toarrange a suitable time.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.