Early Years Assistant
Ivy House School
Barnet
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2026
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
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 Maternity Cover 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
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
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Has an NVQ Level 3 Qualification
Experience of working in Early Years in a school environment
Has exceptional interpersonal skills whilst relating with other staff, childcare professionals, pupils, and parents
Experience of working in a team
Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, especially with young children
Ability to interact with children and support their involvement in a range of activities such as outdoor play
Experience of maintaining written reports of children's achievements and observations of their progress
Ability to work with parents or families
About Ivy House School
- Ivy House School
- Ivy House, North End Road, Golders Green
- London
- NW11 7SX
- United Kingdom
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
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We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
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About Our School
“Ivy House School aims to provide high quality education in a caring, supportive and family environment, in order that each of our pupils is able to develop fully as an individual, well-adjusted and contributing to the wider community.”
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.
Ivy House School embraces Inspired’s three pillars of education: academic excellence, sports, and the performing and creative arts.
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 feats 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.
Along with a stimulating curriculum, the captivating premises offer a state-of-the-art science lab, a versatile multi-purpose hall, and premium outdoor facilities. Pupils have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities, such as chess, fencing, choir, football, netball, musical theatre, drama, and gymnastics, all guided by hand-picked, expert teachers. The historical significance of the school has influenced its offering of activities. Anna Pavlova, a world-renowned prima ballerina, inspired Ivy House School’s dance programme since its early days.
Ivy House School’s values of kindness, inspiration, respect, and forgiveness serve as guiding principles, enabling pupils to have a truly transformative premium education while preparing them for a future filled with lifelong success.
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