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Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school is renowned for its outstanding education and core values, instilled throughout pupils’ learning pathway from Early Years up to and throughout the Prep School. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning. The school imparts upon its pupils the notion that they can achieve remarkable things while being guided by their belief in hard work and determination. The school’s commitment to maintaining a student-centred approach is achieved through their tailored curriculum, ensuring academic success and entrance into some of the top senior day and boarding schools in the UK. Ivy House Nursery is a co-educational nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years and is looking for a Nursery Assistant to join in September 2026. The Nursery Teaching Assistant will work alongside the Nursery Teacher to meet the daily needs of the children while providing Early Years Education.
Job Responsibility
To have a thorough understanding and knowledge of child development
To implement the Early Years Foundation Stage
To provide a warm, caring, and stimulating environment for the children to work in
To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of safeguarding children
To understand what constitutes good health and safety practice
To provide an environment free from sexual and racial stereotyping
To contribute to children's Early Years Profiles
To build strong links with parents and liaise with parents as required
To work effectively as a team and give support to colleagues
Preparation, maintenance, and tidying up of all equipment areas within the school, inclusive of outdoor areas
Openness to undertake domestic jobs within a nursery setting, such as the cleansing of equipment
Taking children to the lavatory and to deal with accidents if required
Requirements
Ability to work independently using own initiative
Ability to relate well to children and adults including colleagues, other professionals and parents
Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children
Good written, verbal and non verbal communication
Hold an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification
Nice to have
Proven experience of working with children
Experience of working in early years in a school environment
Experience of working as part of a team
Ability to interact with children and support their involvement in a range of activities including outdoor play
Experience of maintaining written records of children’s achievements including observations