Early Years Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment business is seeking a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Harrow. The role involves supporting class teachers and leading play-based learning for pupils, particularly in phonics and with those who have special educational needs. This position offers a contract until July 2026. Apply with an updated CV.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with under 5s and phonics.
• Ability to support class teachers and lead small groups.
• Willingness to participate in inside and outside learning.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in leading daily activities.
• Prepare resources for play-based learning experiences.
• Engage in learning areas including forest school.

Skills

Experience working with under 5s

Knowledge of phonics

Ability to prepare resources

Experience with pupils with SEN

Leadership of small groups

Job description

Overview

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Full-time – Reception class – Harrow – September start – Ongoing contract

The Role

In this role you will be based in the Early Years working as a general class teaching assistant. You should have a good knowledge of working with under 5s, particularly phonics as you will be focussed on supporting class teachers, leading small groups and working with individual pupils with SEN. Your daily routine will involve preparing resources and leading play based learning activities for pupils. You will support in both inside and outside learning areas including forest school.

The role is offered on a full-time contract basis until July 2026.

What we are looking for

• Experience or knowledge of working with under 5s and phonics
• Experience supporting class teachers, leading small groups and working with pupils with SEN
• Ability to prepare resources and lead play-based learning activities
• Willingness to support in inside and outside learning areas (including forest school)

Contract

Term-time position in a primary school. This is a full-time contract until July 2026. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Application process

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, due to the volume of applications, we may not reply to every enquiry. If we have not contacted you within this timeframe, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a recruitment business advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.