Eyfs Teaching Assistant

Uniform Education; Edgware; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Uniform Education in Edgware is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support early years learning in a welcoming primary setting. Working with the class teacher, you will promote development and wellbeing through engaging play and structured activities.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, phonics and early numeracy, and helping children build confidence and independence within a safe, caring environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an early years setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities and learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional and communication development.
• Support children's independence, confidence and positive behaviour.

Skills

Early years experience

Phonics support

Numeracy support

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 EYFS/TA

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Edgware HA8, North London

Pay: £108.75–£110 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: Full-time, School term dates only, 8:30am-3:30pm

Job Overview

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Edgware. The successful candidate will support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to create a positive, engaging and stimulating learning environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support children's learning, development and wellbeing, encouraging early communication, social skills and independence through play-based activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities and learning.


• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.


• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities.


• Encourage children's social, emotional and communication development.


• Support children's independence, confidence and positive behaviour.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within an early years setting.


• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.


• Must have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.