Early Years Assistant

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Brixton. The role requires a minimum of one year of EYFS TA experience in the UK and up-to-date Safeguarding training. The position starts in January 2026 and lasts until July 2026, with a minimum rate of £90 per day. Opportunities for professional development are available.

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.
• Work full time, Monday to Friday during term time.

Skills

EYFS TA experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

JOB TITLE - Early Years Teaching Assistant

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

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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

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.
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 ABLE TO OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

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