Teaching Assistant (Early Years)- Prep School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Short bus ride from Upminster station

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting on behalf of a beautiful independent school in Havering (Upminster) for a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Early Years. The role runs during term-time from January to July 2027, with 8am–4pm daily and a 1-hour lunch break, offering opportunities for permanency.

You will support learning in early years, promote outdoor and play-based education, and work closely with teachers, children and parents to nurture holistic development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification accepted for child to staff ratios.
• Experience as a teaching assistant in early years.
• Passion for outdoor learning and play-based learning experiences.
• Engaging personality with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in early years classrooms and activities.
• Support holistic development of children.
• Promote outdoor learning and play-based activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support learning.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Play-based learning

Child engagement

Team collaboration

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.

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 hard-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.