Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Knebworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking an Early Years Inclusion Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Stevenage. You will work with Reception-age children, supporting learning and helping them feel included, under the guidance of the class teacher.

This role focuses on developing communication and social skills, managing routines, and using calm approaches to behaviour. The position is full-time, term-time only, with 8:30am–3:30pm hours and DBS safeguarding checks.

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.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete relevant safeguarding checks.

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

Additional needs support

Safeguarding understanding

Behaviour support 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)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

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.
  

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