Teaching Assistant- Early Years

Teaching Assistant – Early Years (Full Time) 📍 Independent Nursery | Kensington, London An established independent nursery in Kensington is seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team, supporting children aged 3–4 years. This nursery is term time only for 36 weeks a year. This is an amazing job supporting a class of 8 children (am) and 3 children (pm). This role is ideal for a caring, confident Teaching Assistant who enjoys working in a high-quality early year’s environment and is comfortable taking initiative with small groups. Key Responsibilities * Supporting 8 children aged 3–4 years within the Early Years setting in the morning session * Assisting 3 children with play-based learning and daily routines in the afternoon session. * Leading small group activities to support learning and development * Classroom support during morning sessions * Supporting extended-day provision in the afternoons Person Specification * Previous experience within an Early Years / EYFS setting * Confident leading and engaging small groups of children * Warm, patient, and nurturing approach * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Teaching Assistant qualification desirable Salary & Hours * Full-Time position * Salary: £22,000 per annum * If a suitable full-time candidate is not available, part-time (mornings only) will be considered