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Job Title: Nursery Teaching Assistant (Early Years)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary Range: £90 - £105 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: ASAP, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team.
Responsibilities of the Nursery Teaching Assistant:
- Provide tailored support to children in Early Years, fostering their development and learning.
- Assist with creating engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Support children with SEN on a one-to-one or small group basis using a child-centred approach.
- Work collaboratively with the nursery staff to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
- Help with personal care needs, including nappy changing, while ensuring children feel respected and comfortable.
- Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with staff and parents to support their development.
Requirements of the Nursery Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience in a primary school or nursery setting.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Early Years education and SEN support.
- Ability to build nurturing relationships with young children.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining this school in Tower Hamlets:
- Potential to secure a permanent contract.
- Join a friendly and supportive school environment with an approachable Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Free lunch provided for staff.
- Work in a modern nursery with excellent resources and amenities.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
Please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
