EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now invites applications for an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Barnet (Nursery/Reception). You'll work with the class teacher, supporting individuals and small groups through play-based learning to help children develop early literacy, phonics and numeracy.

The role is full-time, long-term and term-time only, with hours 8:30am to 3:30pm. Daily pay ranges from £93 to £105 depending on qualifications and experience, and the school offers CPD opportunities and a welcoming, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience in Nursery or Reception preferred.
• Solid understanding of EYFS principles 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 SEND and speech and language needs.
• Assist with routines, transitions, resources and personal care where required.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Play-based learning

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant Nursery / Reception Barnet

Location: Barnet, North London

Pay: £93 £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term, temporary

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only

Start date: October 2026 or immediately, subject to availability and checks

Help young children learn, explore and thrive.

Teach Now is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a welcoming, inclusive school in Barnet. With beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and CPD opportunities, this is an excellent setting to develop your Early Years career.

About the role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher in Nursery or Reception, supporting individuals and small groups. This active, varied role involves encouraging curiosity, communication and independence through play-based learning.

Your 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.

What we re looking for

The successful EYFS Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience in Nursery, Reception or another Early Years setting.
• A sound understanding of EYFS and learning through play.
• A warm, proactive approach and strong teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

This EYFS Teaching Assistant role would suit Nursery nurses, Reception TAs and childcare-qualified candidates. A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification is desirable.

Applicants must be UK-based with the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Why join?

• Friendly colleagues and an inclusive school community.
• Beautiful surroundings and engaging learning spaces.
• CPD opportunities to develop your practice.
• A long-term placement where you can build relationships and see children progress.

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.