At Owls Daycare our mission is to ignite a love for learning in all children by creating an environment that inspires curiosity in the seven areas of learning and development in the EYFS.
We recognise your child’s progress in life is set by the direction given to them in their early years and see their natural curiosity as a precious resource to fuel this progress.
After many years of inspiring the scientific curiosity of thousands of young children through Little Scientists Club, we decided to expand our offering by designing unique and affordable childcare that enables children to experience science alongside the EYFS curriculum.
We are currently seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant for our family-run Nursery in the heart of Queen's Park (NW6 London). The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with our teachers to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for our students.
Our location is perfect for your commute. Only a 5/10 minute walk from:
- Queen's Park station (Bakerloo line and Overground)
- Brondesbury Park station (Overground
- Kilburn station (Jubilee line).
- We are also close to the park and a number of lovely coffee shops.
What we can offer:
- A well-resourced nursery environment
- A friendly and highly supportive manager and staff team
- Career progression opportunities
- High staff: child ratios
- Confident and friendly children who are eager to learn.
- The unique opportunity to join a team of experienced, dynamic, and professional early years practitioners.
- 35 Days Annual Leave (in accordance with our holiday closures)
- Salary is over £24,000 per year (depending on experience)
Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which children can learn and develop.
- Seeking a long-term position. A minimum of one academic year is required.
- Have an in-depth understanding of the EYFS.
- Take ownership of the observation, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
- Observing, supporting, and extending children's learning.
- Creating individual learning journey records and evaluating key children's learning and development progress.
- Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for our children.
- Maintain staff-to-child ratios.
- Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
Person specification:
- Be committed to the safeguarding of children
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Energetic
- Excellent communicator
- Uses initiative
- Adaptable
- Charismatic
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Evaluates own practice
- Confident and creative
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift (i hour unpaid lunch break)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- SALUSBURY ROAD, NW6 6RL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
License/Certification:
- DBS CERTIFICATE (required)
- Level 2 qualification in childcare (or above)? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Little Scientists Club
proudly presents...
After many years of successfully inspiring the scientific curiosity of thousands of young children, Little Scientists Club proudly presents…
Owls Daycare
We listened to parents’ suggestions to engage and look after their children in a unique day care setting by creating Owls Daycare - an affordable childcare service where children experience our brand of fun science alongside the EYFS curriculum.