Early Years Qualified Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Early Years Qualified Teaching Assistant to work in Islington. The role involves supporting children aged 3-7 with complex needs, providing tailored care and engaging learning activities in a nurturing environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate/salary

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Recognised Early Years qualification required.
• Experience with SEN/complex needs preferred.
• Proactive and compassionate approach necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored learning and care to children aged 3-7.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Contribute to creative, play-based learning activities.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 minimum)

Job description

Overview

Early Years Qualified Teaching Assistant Complex Needs School
Location: Islington
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a qualified Early Years practitioner passionate about supporting children with additional and complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Qualified Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school that provides an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environment for pupils with complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN staff to deliver tailored learning and care to children aged 3-7.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, encouraging engagement, progress, and independence.
• Use Early Years expertise to contribute to the planning and delivery of creative, play-based learning activities.
• Support personal care and social development, ensuring a safe and positive environment for every child.

Requirements

• A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 minimum).
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN/complex needs (desirable).
• A compassionate, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate/salary.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A welcoming and supportive school community where you can make a real impact.

If you are an Early Years specialist who thrives in a SEN setting and is ready to take on a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.