Early Years Classroom Assistant

Are you passionate about the Early Years?

Are you looking to be part of a fun, flexible and supportive team?

Do you want to work within a Reggio Emilia inspired setting?

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and caring individuals to support us in working with children from 10 months to 5 years. We are based in South East London (Peckham / East Dulwich).

Candidates will ideally have experience in working in an early years setting, and have an affinity for working with young children.

Candidates must also be able to work for a minimum of 2 days per week, at 8 hours each day. We do have full-time roles available as well.

Candidates should also have the right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor applicants).

Who we are:

Little Jungle - School of Early Childhood is a unique and long standing OFSTED OUTSTANDING setting, based in South East London (Peckham / East Dulwich).

We follow an enquiry-based learning approach, and we are heavily inspired by the childhood centres of Reggio Emilia. This means we listen to and observe children carefully and help them to construct their own learning by offering them resources and experiences that enhance their explorations, as well as build their knowledge and skills.

All our staff are given a full induction upon joining, as well as ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Our team is supported by a strong leadership team who care deeply about the Little Jungle team, and provide ongoing support and coaching in a collaborative and democratic environment.

Little Jungle is an approved London Living Wage employer.

What you'll do:

• Care for and supervise children (aged 10 months to 5 years)
• Establish and develop a great relationship with children, parents and the Little Jungle Team
• Work with a team of qualified Early Years Educators
• Maintain a safe and secure environment
• You will not be required to complete children’s observations or classroom planning, nor have any key children

Benefits:

• 32 days annual leave and your birthday day off
• Extensive training and development opportunities (including study tours to Italy)
• Private personal mental health support
• Social and team building events
• Free breakfast, lunch and tea
• Annual clothing allowance
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme
• Bonus for long-term service
• Employee bike scheme
• Opportunities to study towards Early Childhood qualifications at all levels with our dedicated training provider

What you need:

• Ideally, experience of working with children in the Early Years
• Ideally, Early Years Qualifications preferred
• Clear DBS police record (this can be done once you join Little Jungle)
• References from a previous employer or educational institution

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an accomplished and fun team while growing your knowledge and experience within early years education.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE IS BASED ON WORKING FULL-DAYS (8 hours).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• No weekends
• Overtime

Work Location: In person