Early Years Practitioner/TA

About Early Years Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a wonderful two-form entry primary school in Islington to recruit an Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant. You will join a supportive school community and help deliver engaging EYFS activities for 3-5 year-olds, hitting the ground running as soon as possible.

This full-time maternity cover role offers Monday to Friday hours (8:30am-3:30pm, with 4:30pm finish on Mondays for staff training) and a daily PAYE rate of £100-£120 depending on experience

Qualifications

• Has strong experience working within EYFS.
• Must hold CACHE Level 3 Early Years or equivalent.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and learning through play.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and nurturing in supporting young children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS activities.
• Work with children aged 3-5, supporting learning, development and wellbeing.
• Encourage learning through play and continuous provision.
• Provide individual and small-group support, adapting activities as needed.
• Support early communication, language, literacy, numeracy and social development.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure progress.

Skills

EYFS experience

Play-based learning

Proactive and nurturing

Team collaboration

Education

CACHE Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant - Islington Primary School

£100-£120 per day PAYE | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years Educator or Teaching Assistant looking for a fantastic opportunity in a welcoming and supportive primary school?

SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be working with a wonderful two-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Islington, seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and experienced Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, welcoming school community where staff work collaboratively to provide children with the very best start to their education.

The school is looking for someone who is confident working within EYFS, can hit the ground running and is passionate about supporting young children's learning and development.

The Role - Early Years Practitioner/EYFS TA

• Position: Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant

• Location: Islington, North London

• Start Date: ASAP

• Contract: Full-time maternity cover until at least July 2027

• Working Days: Monday to Friday, 5 days per week

• Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (4:30pm finish on Mondays for staff training)

• Pay: £100-£120 per day PAYE, depending on experience and qualifications

• Age Group: EYFS - Children aged 3-5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, creative and stimulating EYFS activities.

• Work with children aged 3-5 years, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.

• Encourage learning through play, exploration and continuous provision.

• Provide individual and small-group support, adapting activities to meet children's needs.

• Support children's early communication, language, literacy, numeracy and social development.

• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure children make excellent progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has strong experience working within EYFS, ideally in a Nursery or Reception classroom.

• Ideally holds a CACHE Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, although highly experienced EYFS practitioners without this qualification are encouraged to apply.

• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and learning through play.

• Is proactive, enthusiastic, nurturing and confident supporting young children.

• Can hit the ground running and quickly become a valued member of the team.

• Is passionate about early childhood education and helping children reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a lovely, friendly and supportive two-form entry primary school where teamwork, creativity and children's development are at the heart of everything they do.

You’ll be joining a welcoming EYFS team and have the opportunity to make a genuine difference during such an important stage of children's education.