Early Years Teaching Assistant

Academics; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Havering, London, is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support Nursery and Reception classes in a primary school setting. The role is full-time, term-time only, starting September or October 2026, with a long-term contract to at least July 2027, 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary £95-£120 per day, weekly pay £460-£600, with excellent education and training available. School located near station with car park.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Experience in primary or private nursery settings is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Working across Nursery & Reception - school setting.
• Carrying out Phonics, Spelling, Reading & Writing Activities.
• Creating a fun and engaging environment that's safe.
• Assisting with general classroom duties.
• Supporting mild SEN when needed.
• Providing 1:1 and group booster sessions.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication

EYFS knowledge

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare

Degree in childcare/education or Level 6

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Primary School - Havering, London

Are you passionate about working with children within EYFS (Nursery & Reception)?

Do you have experience working within a primary school or a private nursery setting?

Are you looking for a full time role working within a primary school for September or October 2026?

A well led and supportive Primary School in the London Borough of Havering are looking to recruit an Early Years Teaching Assistant/ Nursery Nurse for either September or October 2026. This is a full time & long term role till at least July 2027. Term time only!

Early Years Teaching Assistant
Primary School setting
Havering, London
September or October 2026 start
Term Time Only!
Full Time - Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:45pm)
Teacher Training available September 2026
95- 120 per day (weekly pay of 460- 600)
Excellent education and training available
Local to station
Car Park Available

Early Years Teaching Assistant /Nursery Nurse - Your Role:

• Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:45pm
• Working across Nursery & Reception - school setting
• Carrying out Phonics, Spelling, Reading & Writing Activities
• Creating a fun and engaging environment that's safe
• Assisting with general classroom duties
• Supporting mild SEN when needed
• Providing 1:1 and group booster sessions

Early Years Teaching Assistant /Nursery Nurse - Ideal Candidate:

• Hold a Level 2 or 3 CACHE Qualification in Childcare/ Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Or hold a Level 6 or degree within childcare or education
• Have an understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Have school based experienced ideally or have experience within private nurseries
• Have an enthusiasm about working in EYFS and with children
• Work well as a team
• Good communication

Early Years Teaching Assistant Primary School - Havering, London

Early Years Teaching Assistant Primary School - Havering, London

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.