EYFS Nursery Teaching Assistant Level 3
St George's CofE Primary School, London, SE23 2NE11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34863 - £35892 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We're Looking For:
Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
- Experience working with 2-year-olds, including behaviour management
- Strong communication skills and a nurturing approach
- Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to train)
- Flexible, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A brand-new, purpose-built early years environment with high-quality resources
- Large outdoor play area and excellent facilities
- Supportive, expert colleagues and a positive team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A school community committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and high standards
We strongly encourage you to come and visit us. To arrange a visit with our Headteacher, Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.
Further information about the job
Are you a passionate and experienced early years practitioner ready for the next step in your career? St George’s CofE Primary School (London, SE23) is excited to open a brand-new 2-year-old provision in our newly built early years block, complete with a large outdoor area and expertly resourced learning spaces.
We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant to lead our 2-year-old room under supervision of our EYFS leader. You will play a key role in shaping our youngest children’s first experiences of education, supported by our strong, Ofsted-rated early years team.
About the Role: You’ll lead the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based learning for 2-year-olds, support and develop a small team, maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, and work closely with parents and external agencies. You’ll also help establish daily routines and track children’s progress, ensuring every child receives the best start.
Commitment to safeguarding
St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St George's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St George's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- bwhiting@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086995127
St George's CE Primary School
Arranging a visit to St George's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bwhiting@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk.
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