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Early Years Assistant
Location:
London, GB
Date: 15 Apr 2025
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school is renowned for its outstanding education and core values, instilled throughout pupils’ learning pathway from Early Years up to and throughout the Prep School.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning. The school imparts upon its pupils the notion that they can achieve remarkable things while being guided by their belief in hard work and determination. The school’s commitment to maintaining a student-centred approach is achieved through their tailored curriculum, ensuring academic success and entrance into some of the top senior day and boarding schools in the UK.
Ivy House Nursery is a co-educational nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years and is looking for two Nursery Assistants to join in September 2025. The Nursery Teaching Assistant will work alongside the Nursery Teacher to meet the daily needs of the children while providing Early Years Education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To have a thorough understanding and knowledge of child development
* To implement the Early Years Foundation Stage
* To provide a warm, caring, and stimulating environment for the children to work in
* To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of safeguarding children
* To understand what constitutes good health and safety practice
* To provide an environment free from sexual and racial stereotyping
* To contribute to children's Early Years Profiles
* To build strong links with parents and liaise with parents as required
* To work effectively as a team and give support to colleagues
* Preparation, maintenance, and tidying up of all equipment areas within the school, inclusive of outdoor areas
* Openness to undertake domestic jobs within a nursery setting, such as the cleansing of equipment
* Taking children to the lavatory and to deal with accidents if required
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Has an NVQ Level 3 Qualification
* Experience of working in Early Years in a school environment
* Has exceptional interpersonal skills whilst relating with other staff, childcare professionals, pupils, and parents
* Experience of working in a team
* Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, especially with young children
* Ability to interact with children and support their involvement in a range of activities such as outdoor play
* Experience of maintaining written reports of children's achievements and observations of their progress
* Ability to work with parents or families
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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