Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is offering an Early Years Inclusion Assistant position in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This full-time temporary role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only, supporting Reception-age children with a focus on inclusion and small-group work.

You will work closely with the class teacher to promote confidence, communication and independence, with safeguarding and DBS checks required. The role is ideal for patient, proactive assistants seeking early years experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom support role.
• Experience supporting young children in an early years or primary setting.
• Experience providing individual or small-group support for children with additional needs.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusive learning activities and daily classroom routines.
• Provide individual and small-group support to encourage participation.
• Develop children’s communication, social skills and independence.
• Use calm, consistent approaches to behaviour and engagement.
• Prepare resources and share observations with the class teacher.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Early years support

Individual/small-group support

Behaviour safeguarding understanding

Job description

Position: Early Years Inclusion Assistant Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 12/10/2026 Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK Salary: £95 – £105 per day Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

About the Role

Help children build confidence, friendships and independence as an Early Years Inclusion Assistant at a welcoming primary school in Stevenage. Working closely with the class teacher, you will support Reception-age children individually and in small groups, including those with additional needs. Through practical activities, early reading and consistent routines, you will make learning accessible and help children feel included. This role suits a patient, proactive assistant with early years experience and a calm approach to behaviour support. The interview includes a short group reading activity, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills with children.

Requirements

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom support role.
• Experience supporting young children in an early years or primary setting.
• Experience providing individual or small-group support for children with additional needs.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support and safeguarding.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete relevant safeguarding checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inclusive learning activities and daily classroom routines.
• Provide individual and small-group support to encourage participation.
• Develop children’s communication, social skills and independence.
• Use calm, consistent approaches to behaviour and engagement.
• Prepare resources and share observations with the class teacher.

Our client can offer you:

• A welcoming primary school with a supportive ethos.
• Close collaboration with the class teacher and wider team.
• Varied opportunities to support childrens early development.
• The chance to strengthen your early years and inclusive classroom practice.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance