Early Years Teaching Assistant

About Early Years Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local to station

Excellent training

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Lewisham, South East London. The role runs term-time only, full-time hours, 8:30am–3:45pm, with a Sept/Oct 2026 start and a salary of £100–£120 per day.

The successful candidate will work across Nursery and Reception, support with Phonics and reading/writing activities, and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment. An EYFS background is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• School-based experience ideally or experience within private nurseries.
• Enthusiasm about working in EYFS and with children.
• Work well as a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out phonics, spelling, reading and writing activities.
• Create a fun and engaging environment that’s safe.
• Assist with general classroom duties.
• Support mild SEN when needed.
• Provide 1:1 and group booster sessions.
• Work across Nursery & Reception in a school setting.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 CACHE in Childcare/Supporting Teaching & Learning

Level 6 or degree in childcare/education

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Primary School - Lewisham, South East 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?

A well led and supportive Primary School in the London Borough of Lewisham 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
• Lewisham, South East London
• September or October 2026 start
• Term Time Only
• Full Time - Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:45pm)
• £100- £120 per day
• Excellent education and training available
• Local to station

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