Early Years Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Spriddlestone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Brixton. The role requires at least 1 year of EYFS TA experience and up-to-date safeguarding training. The position runs until the end of the academic year in July 2026, offering ongoing training and professional development. Competitive pay of £90 per day is provided.

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

• Assisting the teacher and helping prepare lessons.

Skills

EYFS TA experience

Up-to-date safeguarding training

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a school in Brixton, SW2.

About the School

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: January 2026 START
• Duration / Likely Duration: Until end of the academic year, July 2026
• Contract or position end date: July 2026
• Contract type: Temporary contract
• Full time / part time: Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: 90 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday (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 Requirements

• 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

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