St George's CE Primary School – EYFS Nursery Teaching Assistant Level 3
Permanent: 1st September 2026
Term Time Only: 35hrs per week, 39 weeks per year
Grade & Salary: Scale 5 Spinal Point 13-15
Salary: £34863 - £35892 Pro rata and subject to pay review
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.
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
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.
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.
Application packs can be obtained by:
- Emailing Barbara Whiting, SBM at admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk
- Calling in to the school office to collect a hard copy
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Clicking on the links below
Application Pack including Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
https://my.uso.im/mydrive/3ddcc3fe1e804053a1a4d9c9289d6cd4/Application-Form
Completed applications can be submitted electronically to admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk or in hard copy to the school office.
Closing date: 12:00pm on Tuesday 7th July
Shortlisting: 07/07/2026
Interview dates: Week beginning, 13/07/2026
Please note CV’s are not accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates and we may obtain references prior to interview.
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.
Offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory references and you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK e.g. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
