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.