Teaching Assistant (Early Years)- Prep School

SANZA Teaching Agency; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant (Early Years) in Havering (Upminster).

The candidate will support early years activities at a beautiful independent school on a term-time, January to July 2027 basis. Adaptability to outdoor learning and a positive, engaging approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have early years qualification that counts towards ratios (minimum Level 3).
• Experience as a teaching assistant (early years).
• Hardworking and committed to helping young children reach their full potential.
• Passionate about outdoor learning and play-based learning experiences.

Skills

Early years experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

Havering (Upminster)

January- July 2027

Are you a qualified nursery nurse/practitioner/early years practitioner? Do you like the sound of working at a beautiful, independent school, surrounded by 7 acres of stunning grounds?

SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of a beautiful independent school in Havering (Upminster). They are looking for a general teaching assistant to work in early years.

You must have the relevant early years qualification that counts towards ratios (minimum level 3).

About the school:

The school is set within a historic Grade II-listed mansion and surrounded by seven acres of beautiful grounds. The school features a heated swimming pool, spacious classrooms, excellent playgrounds, a forest school, and outdoor learning areas that allow for free- flowing play and learning.

The early years part of the school features an orchard, a mud-kitchen, wonderful play areas and large, bright classrooms.

Further information:

• 8am to 4pm
• 1 hour lunch break
• Term-time only
• Parking available
• Short bus ride from Upminster station (District Line)
• January- July 2027 with opportunity for permanency

About you:

• Must be a qualified nursery nurse/practitioner/early years practitioner holding a minimum Level 3 early years qualification that is accepted as counting towards student/adult ratios.
• Will have experience as a teaching assistant (early years).
• Must be had-working and committed to help young children reach their full potential.
• Must be passionate about outdoor learning and play- based learning experiences.
• Must have a passion for supporting the holistic development of children and eager to use all resources available to you to facilitate this growth.
• Must have a fun and engaging personality and be able to connect well with young children, parents and colleagues.