Weston Green School Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistant
An exciting opportunity for a PART TIME Early Years / Nursery Assistant to work in our wonderful, nurturing Pre Prep Early Years as part of our thriving preparatory school. This role is part time and with flexible hours over 39 weeks. We would consider job share arrangements.
Do you have experience as a Nursery / Kindergarten / Early Years Assistant?
Do you have enthusiasm, and energy to work as part of our supportive and friendly team in an inspiring school environment?
Weston Green School is a 2 form entry independent school situated in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Our school is a special place where children grow and thrive to become independent and confident young people, who achieve exceptionally well, but also enjoy their experiences immensely and develop a life-long love of learning.
Our Pre Prep offers both full day and half day sessions for children from age 2+ to when they start school. Our EYs assistant will work closely with the team in the delivery of a flexible, high-quality education and care to meet the needs of the children and their families and we are seeking to appoint an experienced and competent assistant to join our team who:
- Is an enthusiastic and dynamic member of our team
- Has an excellent broad knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and how this can be applied
- Can build excellent & positive relationships with both children and adults
- Has the ability to work as part of a team under the direction of our Pre Prep leader as well as being able to show initiative and lead practice
- Can show a commitment to developing good relationships with; children, staff at the school, parents and outside agencies
- Has high expectations and is friendly, hardworking and supportive and above all flexible!
- Can provide outstanding care and develop the education of children, using specialist knowledge and experience. Including undertaking tasks related to classroom and extra-curricular activities, the delivery of the designated and enriched curriculum, raising standards through continuous self-evaluation and providing high standards of supervision and pastoral care
- Preferably the post holder will be at least NVQ Level 3 EY Educator qualified or equivalent or be willing to train in this. The school can support onward training as part of its apprenticeship scheme.
We can offer:
- A small, friendly two form entry school with a strong pastoral and community ethos
- A supportive, caring and inspiring team
- Children who are fun, and exciting to teach
- Small class sizes
- Excellent development opportunities
Please contact the school to discuss hours and the role for further details.
The permanent contract will be for 39 weeks per year. Salary dependent on experience. The start date will be negotiated following a successful appointment.
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interviews to be held: Week beginning 15th April 2024 to be confirmed
We encourage visits to the school. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit please contact Emma Nicholas.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement should suitable candidates come forward at an earlier stage.
Weston Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.