Early Years Play- Learning Assistant

Position: Early Years Play-Based Learning Assistant
Location: Catford

Early Years Play-Based Learning Assistant

Lewisham | Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Do you believe every child deserves the very best start to their education?

Teacher Active is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a friendly and inclusive primary school in Lewisham for an enthusiastic Early Years Play-Based Learning Assistant to join their fantastic EYFS team from September.

This welcoming school is looking for a caring, energetic and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children during the most important stage of their learning journey. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and practitioners to create exciting, play-based learning experiences that encourage children to explore, discover and develop confidence every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to make a real difference in a nurturing and supportive school environment.

The Role:

Supporting children in Nursery and Reception throughout the school day.
Delivering engaging play-based learning activities both indoors and outdoors.
Assisting with early phonics, communication, literacy and numeracy development.
Encouraging children's independence, creativity and confidence through play.
Supporting children with a range of learning needs to ensure every child can access the curriculum.
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
Helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience working within an EYFS or UK primary school setting.
Have a genuine passion for Early Years education and child development.
Be patient, nurturing and enthusiastic.
Be confident using play to support children's learning and development.
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (desirable but not essential).
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

In Return, You Can Expect:

A welcoming and supportive primary school with a strong community feel.
Excellent leadership and a collaborative EYFS team.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
A rewarding long-term role where you can make a lasting impact.
Competitive rates of pay through Teacher Active.
If you're an enthusiastic Early Years professional who is passionate about helping children learn through play, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Abbie at Teacher Active to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment