Early Years Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Enfield seeks an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support their Nursery & Reception Classes on a full-time, term-time only contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and will play a key role in fostering children's love for learning by creating engaging educational activities.

Benefits

Regular professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to prepare play-based learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare play-based learning activities.
• Teach early phonics and lead small group sessions.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Ability to support children’s learning

Experience in teaching phonics

Job description

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

• Primary School
• Enfield
• Term-time only contract
• Starting September 2025

A lovely primary school in Enfield is seeking an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible for the rest of the academic year.

The Role

In this role, you will join a large staff team based within the school's Nursery & Reception Classes. You will undertake teaching assistant responsibilities, working closely with the class teacher to plan and prepare play-based learning activities. You should have good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and experience working with young children to support their progress across all areas of learning. You will be involved in teaching early phonics, leading small groups, and conducting some whole-class carpet sessions.

This role is offered on a full-time basis (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) during school term time.

The School

This large, vibrant primary school is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is a popular choice for local families. Children are encouraged to develop a love of learning through engaging lessons and enrichment activities. The school maintains high standards and expectations for both pupils and staff. It has an established leadership team and offers regular professional development opportunities. The school is located in the borough of Enfield and is easily accessible by car and public transport.

We respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this period, your application has been unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this school.