Teaching Assistant for Nursery

Teaching Vacancies; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent primary education institution in Stanmore is seeking to appoint a talented Early Years/Nursery Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting play-based learning, enhancing children's language development, and creating an engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in early childhood education and have experience working with children in EYFS settings. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives and contribute to their development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with EYFS/Nursery children.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Ability to adapt to a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support play-based learning and early phonics activities.
• Assist with language development and social skills.
• Help create a secure, stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Strong communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Imaginative and enthusiastic

Education

NNEB, NVQ/CACHE Level 3 qualification

Job description

About the role

Stanburn Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Early Years/Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone passionate about early childhood education and experienced in EYFS settings. The key role is to foster a positive learning environment and help children thrive during their formative years.

Stanburn is a large three-form entry school in Stanmore. We are at an exciting stage of our development with a new nursery in place with an ambitious vision for the school. We can offer highly motivated pupils who are well behaved and keen to learn and a wonderful, warm environment of friendly staff.

Join us on our journey to ensure all Stanburn children Believe, Achieve and Succeed!

Responsibilities

• Have a passion for working with children in Nursery/EYFS
• Support play‑based learning and early phonics activities
• Assist with language development and social skills
• Deliver engaging indoor and outdoor activities
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS team to meet individual needs
• Ensure all pupils make progress by supporting the pupil and the teacher
• Be a team player who is able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept responsibility
• Assist with the planning a range of interesting, age appropriate activities
• Help create a secure, stimulating and engaging learning environment where children feel safe to explore
• Be proactive, self‑motivated and have an attention for detail
• Be imaginative, enthusiastic and hardworking, have excellent organisational, communication and people skills
• Be respectful to each individual child and their learning journey with us and support them in reaching their full potential
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Have a keen eye for health and safety and safeguarding issues
• Have NNEB, NVQ/CACHE Level 3 qualification
• Intimate care may be necessary for specific children
• Have good, professional level of spoken and written English
• Provide emotional support to students when needed

Requirements

• Experience working with EYFS/Nursery children
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives
• A patient and calm demeanour with the ability to work well in a team
• The ability to adapt to a challenging environment and remain positive

What we offer

In return, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the children you work with.

How to apply

For more information, including the Job Description and an application pack, visit our school website: Work for Us

Please email completed application form to: [e-mail]

We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable applicant has been appointed. CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), health check and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Equality and diversity

Harrow Council aspires to be at the forefront of promoting equality of opportunity as an employer, service provider, procurer of goods and services and a community leader. We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination and achieve equality irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.