Early Years Teaching Assistant

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a caring and dedicated Nursery Assistant to support children in play-based learning within a Primary School in Barnet. The ideal candidate should have experience working with young children, be nurturing and patient. This long-term position could lead to a permanent role, starting in January and continuing until the end of the academic year. Applicants must be reliable, enthusiastic, and positive in their approach to education.

Benefits

Support and guidance throughout job search

Paid the permanent equivalent after 12 weeks

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is very desirable.
• Patience, nurturing attitude, and passion for Early Years education are essential.
• Experience working with children with additional needs or challenging behaviour is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children in play-based learning and daily routines.
• Engage with children ages 0-5 years old.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Confidence in supporting learning through play

Job description

Horizon Teachers are looking for a caring and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming Early Years provision, based within a Primary School setting in Barnet.

You will be supporting children throughout the Nursery, helping them engage in play-based learning, daily routines, and social development. You will be working with children from 0-5 years old, so previous experience within a similar role is very desirable.

This is a long‑term position starting in January, until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young children
• Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about Early Years education
• Be confident supporting learning through play, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs or challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Have good communication and teamwork skills
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, and positive in their approach

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• A team of specialist education consultants, many with teaching experience
• Support and guidance throughout your job search and interviews
• You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, and in many cases from day one

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of your registration process, you will need an enhanced DBS check and we will need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.