Job Description

Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner - 1500 to 1800 Monday to Friday (52 weeks per annum)

Starting ASAP

Jack and Jill Nursery, Twickenham

To provide safe, high quality play opportunities and care for children and to provide support in the day to day operation of the Late Sessions at Jack and Jill Nursery for pupils aged 6 months to 4 years old.

A minimum of a Level 2 Early Years qualification is essential but ideally candidates will have a Level 3 qualification.

Above all you must love working with this age group and providing fun and safe activities appropriate for their age range.

Safeguarding

Jack and Jill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

The Jack & Jill Family of Schools

The Jack & Jill Family of Schools is a group of schools that has been providing education for children since 1951 and is now one of the few remaining family run educational establishments in the UK. All Jack and Jill schools focus on achieving high standards in both behaviour and performance within the close supportive 'family' environment and through a broad academic curriculum. Emphasis is placed upon acceleration in literacy and numeracy as well as development of effective working practices, diligence and the sheer joy of learning - a 'tradition of excellence' established over many decades.

The Jack & Jill Family of Schools achieved an Ofsted 'outstanding in all areas' in its latest inspection in October 2024.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Parking is very difficult in the area. Do you therefore live nearby or in easily commutable distance by public transport of Twickenham? Please confirm your level of Early Years Qualification Are you available to work 1500 to 1800 Monday to Friday - all year around? The roles are all year around (52 weeks per annum) so please confirm your availability to work all year around.
Language:

English fluently (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/09/2025
Reference ID: Late TW
Expected start date: 01/10/2025