Early Years (0-5 years) Teaching Assistant

Scale 3 Point 14-17  £19,644-£20,775 (full time) or Scale 4 Point 18-21  £21,119-£23,145 (full time) depending on the experience of the successful candidate

39 weeks – term time only or 52 weeks 35 hours per week – all year round   

(If working for 52 weeks you will be entitled to 33 days paid holiday during the year including 8 public holidays. We only close the Activity Centre during the two-week school Christmas holiday and for one week at Easter. Part of your holiday entitlement has to be taken in these weeks we are closed).

The successful applicant’s predominant role in our Activity Centre will be in developing and delivering high quality childcare and education for children aged 0– 5 years. The post will also include supporting the development of integrated care and play of the highest quality for children aged 5-16 years who access the Activity Centre.

You will need to:

• Be qualified at NNEB, NVQ L3 or equivalent
• Have a minimum of 2 years consecutive experience working in early years’ educational settings
• Have a clear understanding of the specific requirements applicable to 0 to 36 months old children’s care
• Show initiative and be passionate about working with children and young people in a multi disciplinary environment within a hospital
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high quality environment that embraces change
• Be resilient with a ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of fun

We can offer you:

• Excellent professional development
• The chance for you to be part of a team that really does make a difference to children and their families during the most challenging of times
• Professional pride and respect

Following Safer Recruitment guidelines, only candidates who achieve enhanced DBS clearance, pass a health check and have at least two supportive references (including most recent employer) will be eligible for employment.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 1st May 
Longlisted Candidate Visits: Tuesday 12th May
Shortlisted Final Interviews: Tuesday 19th May
(Please note we cannot accommodate visits before 1st long listing)

To apply please download all documents from the website http://www.gosh.camden.sch.uk

Email completed application forms to vacancy@gosh.camden.sch.uk 

Any queries should be made by email to vacancy@gosh.camden.sch.uk, please do not call the School directly. We will not accept or respond to CVs or incomplete application forms.