Early Years Teaching Assistant: Playful Learning, Barnet

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a Barnet school, supporting Nursery and Reception learners with play-based activities and small-group work. 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time, with a daily pay rate of £93–£105 depending on qualifications and experience. The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity and proactive teamwork in a welcoming setting.

The post offers long-term, temporary placement, CPD opportunities and a supportive school community ready to develop your Early Years career.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nursery or Reception or another Early Years setting.
• Sound understanding of EYFS and learning through play.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support early literacy, phonics, numeracy and communication activities.
• Create engaging indoor and outdoor continuous provision.
• Encourage friendships, sharing, turn-taking and independence.
• Adapt support to different developmental needs, including emerging SEND and speech and language needs.
• Assist with routines, transitions, classroom resources and personal care where required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Play-based learning

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Teach Now is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a Barnet school, supporting Nursery and Reception learners with play-based activities and small-group work. 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time, with a daily pay rate of £93–£105 depending on qualifications and experience. The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity and proactive teamwork in a welcoming setting.

The post offers long-term, temporary placement, CPD opportunities and a supportive school community ready to develop your Early Years career.