Engaging Early Years TA (Nursery/Reception) – Level 2+

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is helping a two form entry primary school in Sutton, South London to recruit an Early Years Teaching Assistant with a Level 2 qualification. The role supports Nursery in the mornings and Reception in the afternoons, 8:30am to 3:30pm, on a fixed-term contract from 14 September 2026 to 16 October 2026.

The successful candidate will help children learn through play, support phonics and early communication, promote social and emotional development, and provide tailored support

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification MINIMUM
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE)
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
• Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Level 3 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Birth to 7
• Level 3 Diploma in Playwork
• Level 3 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS)

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning through play in Early Years.
• Assisting with phonics and early communication.
• Encouraging social and emotional development.
• Providing tailored support for children with additional needs.

Education

Level 2 qualification MINIMUM

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE)

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)

Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development

Level 3 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Birth to 7

Level 3 Diploma in Playwork

Level 3 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is helping a two form entry primary school in Sutton, South London to recruit an Early Years Teaching Assistant with a Level 2 qualification. The role supports Nursery in the mornings and Reception in the afternoons, 8:30am to 3:30pm, on a fixed-term contract from 14 September 2026 to 16 October 2026.

The successful candidate will help children learn through play, support phonics and early communication, promote social and emotional development, and provide tailored support