Early Years Teaching Assistant

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 for 37.5 hours per week over 39 weeks. We would consider job share arrangements.

Do you have experience as a Nursery or Kindergarten 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

The hours for this role are:

Monday 7.30am - 5.00pm

Tuesday 7.30am - 6.00pm

Wednesday 8.15am - 5.00pm

Thursday 8.15am - 5.00pm

Friday - day off

The permanent contract will be for 39 weeks per year. Salary dependent on experience within the range £19,750 - £23,000. The start date will be negotiated following a successful appointment.

Closing date: Friday 10th November 2023

Interviews to be held:Week beginning 13th November 2023 to be confirmed

We encourage visits to the school. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit please contact the school office.