Early Years Classroom Assistant

6 months ago


Peckham, United Kingdom Little Jungle - School of Early Childhood Full time

**Are you passionate about the Early Years?**

**Are you looking to be part of a fun, flexible and supportive team with a minimum of 37 days of annual leave?**

**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).

**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**:

- 36 days (at least) 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 is done and paid for by us when you need)
- 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-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK). THIS MEANS WORKING FULL-DAYS (8 HOURS PER DAY) AND FULL-WEEKS (5 DAYS PER WEEK). WE CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS WHO REQUIRE PART-TIME WORKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 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

**Experience**:

- Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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