Early Years Teaching Assistant

About the School - Little Downsend, Leatherhead: Little Downsend Leatherhead, located just a 5 minute walk from the Junior and Senior School, possesses its own special character, with large bright, well equipped classrooms, brimming with interactive activities. Little Downsend Leatherhead has the largest outdoor area of the three schools, with over an acre of garden space including playgrounds, astro turfed sports area and a magnificent forest school zone. At each of our Little Downsend schools, we instil the same nurture, innovation, love of life, dynamic energy and high standards, supported by experienced and passionate teachers. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world". About the Role: Hours: 21 hours a week, Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 am - 4pm with a 30 minute unpaid break Employment type: Term-time only, fixed-term contract, 01.09.2026-31.08.2027 Our Little Downsend Schools are happy, caring, and energetic environments where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our well-qualified team and help deliver the highest quality educational experience. In this role, you will support pupils’ education, welfare, and personal care in line with school policies—including assisting with changing where age-appropriate—and help maintain a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment. You will work closely with teachers in planning and delivering lessons, shar