EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Griffin House School
Aylesbury
- £27,000 - £27,500 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2026
- Apply by:
- 31 December 2026
Job overview
Griffin House School is a well-established independent school located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children. We are currently seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our Early Years team. This role offers the opportunity to support young learners in their early development within a friendly and supportive setting.
Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Position Type: Early Years Practitioner
Working Hours: 7:45 to 17:00
Role Overview:
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant at Griffin House School, you will work closely with our Early Years teachers to deliver high-quality education and care for children aged 2-5. You will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging activities tailored to their individual needs.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
- At least 2 years’ experience working as an EYFS practitioner or teaching assistant within an early years setting
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
- Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote learning across all areas of development
- Excellent communication skills with both children and adults
- Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with young children
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding procedures relevant to early years settings
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine passion for supporting children's growth, learning, and emotional wellbeing
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued
- Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals
- Positive attitude towards continuous professional development
- Respectful approach towards diversity in culture, background, ability, and family circumstances
If you are dedicated to making a positive difference during these formative years of childhood education at Griffin House School we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV detailing your relevant experience to hr@griffinhouseschool.co.uk or call 01844 346154
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About Griffin House School
- Griffin House School
- Station Road, Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire
- HP17 0XP
- United Kingdom
Griffin House Preparatory School is small enough to care and large enough to make a difference. We are a private school situated in the beautiful Chiltern Hills in Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire that inspire all of our pupils.
Your child will get a first class education at a top perfoming co-educational private school without having to pay huge fees. We are proud of the pupils that we help develop during their time with us, producing confident, inquisitive boys and girls that have a thirst for learning and are well-equipped for the future.
As well as high quality academic results, we provide exceptional pastoral care, sports, arts, extra-curricular activities and more. We make sure that all children feel happy and safe, all of our dedicated staff members know all of our pupils exceptionally well as we keep our class sizes to a maximum of 20, from Pre-School though to Year Six.
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