Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

Havering (Upminster)

April to July 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently supporting an excellent independent school in Havering (Upminster). They are looking for a teaching assistant/nursery nurse/early years practitioner to support in their pre- school (year before reception).

You must have a minimum level 3 qualification in the early years/be a qualified nursery nurse/early years practitioner to be considered for this role.

The school:

The school is set within a historic Grade II-listed mansion and surrounded by seven acres of stunning grounds. The school features spacious classrooms, excellent playgrounds, a forest school, outdoor learning areas and a heated swimming pool!

In the pre- school, there is an Early Years Village. It features a playground, an orchard, a mud kitchen, and bright classrooms, creating an ideal environment for play, learning, and growth - perfectly nurturing creativity and curiosity.

About you:

  • Must have a minimum level 3 qualification in the early years/be a qualified nursery nurse/early years practitioner
  • Must have previous experience working in the early years (nursery/reception)
  • Must be a firm believer in experiential learning and play-based approaches to learning
  • Must be able to work within a team and support others
  • Must have a fun and engaging personality and be able to connect well with young children

Next steps:

Click "apply now" if you would like to be considered for excellent opportunity as a teaching assistant/nursery nurse/early years practitioner. If you would like further information, please contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA TEACHING on 0207 845 6240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com