Early Years Assistant

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a popular primary school in Brixton, SW2. This full-time temporary contract starts in January 2026 and lasts until July 2026. The role involves assisting teachers and helping prepare lessons. Candidates must have at least one year of EYFS experience in the UK and up-to-date safeguarding training. Benefits include continuous professional development and in-house training opportunities.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of EYFS TA experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing lessons.
• Support the educational needs of students in the classroom.

Skills

EYFS Teaching Assistant experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

About the School

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a school in Brixton, SW2. The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location – Brixton, SW2.
• Type of work – TA – Assisting the teacher – helping prepare lessons.
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date – JAN 2026 START
• Duration / Likely Duration – Until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) – July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £90 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of EYFS TA experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits and Support

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team