Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3)
Location: Richmond Upon Thames (Must be local, or willing to travel)
Contract Type: Full Time (Can be flexible)
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Us:
Located in the heart of Hampton Court, A warm, welcoming, and dynamic nursery setting where we foster a love for learning in young children. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have a strong commitment to supporting children's development, we want to hear from you! Experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring that all children engage in a range of exciting and developmentally appropriate activities.
2. Work closely with the Nursery Teacher to provide both individual and group support for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
3. Promote the emotional, social, and intellectual development of children through engaging play and learning experiences.
4. Assist with planning, organizing, and maintaining learning resources and activities.
5. Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
6. Support children with additional learning needs (SEN) as required, adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
7. Help with the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the setting remains clean, safe, and conducive to learning.
Key Requirements:
8. Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
9. Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
10. A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
11. Passionate about working with children and providing a nurturing environment.
12. Excellent communication skills and a team player who can collaborate effectively with staff, children, and parents.
13. Patience, flexibility, and a caring approach.
14. Knowledge and experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) is an advantage, though not essential.
Why Join Us?
15. Be part of a dedicated, caring, and supportive team in a beautiful location near Hampton Court.
16. Opportunity to make a real difference in the early years of children's learning and development.
17. Competitive salary and benefits package.
18. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
19. A positive and inclusive working environment where your contribution is valued.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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