Job Title: Level 3 Early Years / Classroom Assistant
Location: Shirley, Southampton (SO15)
Salary / Type: Competitive
Hours: 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday


Job Overview


We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Level 3 Qualified Early Years / Classroom Assistant to join our dedicated school team in Shirley, Southampton. You will support the day-to-day learning, social development, and pastoral care of our young pupils, helping to create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.



Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and deliver engaging, play-based early years activities aligned with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

• Provide dedicated care, nurture, and supervision for children.

• Assist with observation, progress tracking, and development records.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.

• Uphold high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times.

• Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification.

• First Aid: Valid, up-to-date Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate (or willingness to update/undertake immediately).

• Experience: Previous experience working within a school, nursery, or early years setting.

• Checks: Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check (essential for school-based employment).

• Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children''s growth.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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