Course Leader Early Years and Teaching Assistant in London

We are seeking an experienced, inspirational and forward-thinking individual to strengthen and expand our Teaching Assistant and Early Years curriculum, developing clear and aspirational pathways into school based support roles, early childhood education and apprenticeships.

This role will play a pivotal part in responding to local and national priorities across the education and early years sector, including workforce development, inclusive practice and raising the quality of support for children’s learning and wellbeing. The Course Leader will lead and develop programmes at Entry level, Levels 1, 2 and 3, ensuring curriculum relevance in areas such as child development, safeguarding, behaviour support, SEND, curriculum planning and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Teaching Assistant and Early Years provision remains a strategic growth area for the service. This post presents an exciting opportunity to shape high quality programmes that support residents into meaningful careers while addressing skills shortages in schools, nurseries and early years settings across the borough and beyond.

About Us: Our Newham Learning and Skills is the London Borough of Newham’s adult education service, providing learning and training opportunities for residents across the borough. As an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of our diverse communities and placing learners at the centre of everything we do. We champion lifelong learning and are committed to empowering people to develop their skills, confidence and future opportunities.

About You: You are a qualified teacher (DTLLS / PGCE / Cert Ed / Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent) with substantial professional experience in Early Years and/or school based support roles, and you are confident teaching adult learners. You will have a strong vocational background in education, with an excellent understanding of sector priorities including inclusion, behaviour support, safeguarding, the EYFS and the pressures facing the contemporary teaching assistant workforce.

You are an inspiring practitioner with a passion for learner success, committed to placing students at the heart of all we do. You bring professional credibility, subject expertise and leadership experience that will support outstanding teaching, learning and assessment. You will demonstrate experience of leading teams, embedding digital learning technologies, promoting innovative and inclusive teaching practice and championing safeguarding, equality and diversity.

You will also have a strong understanding of the Education Inspection Framework, internal quality assurance processes, compliance requirements and the standards of awarding bodies for accredited programmes. You will undertake Work Placement Assessments in addition to teaching, assignment marking and feedback.

Additional Information: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Roxana Jobson, Head of Curriculum, at Roxana.Jobson@newham.gov.uk. Closing date: 18th May 2026, 23:59. Applications must include a CV and supporting statement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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