EYFS Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in South East London. You will support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping create a safe, stimulating learning environment.

The ideal candidate will be patient, energetic and committed to early years education, with experience in EYFS or Nursery settings and a childcare qualification desirable. This is a full-time, term-time only role starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings.
• Positive and caring approach.
• Ability to support children's early development and learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, proactive and reliable.
• Experience in nurseries or primary schools would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
• Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
• Supporting children with speech, language and social development
• Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting children with additional needs when required
• Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources

Skills

Experience in EYFS/Nursery

Positive and caring approach

Strong communication and teamwork

Patient, proactive, reliable

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - South East London

Location: South East London

Contract: Full-time, term time only

Start: ASAP

We are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners during the most important stage of their development.

The school is looking for someone who is patient, energetic and passionate about early years education, with the ability to support children both academically and socially in a fun and engaging learning environment.

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to create a safe, stimulating and supportive classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
• Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
• Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
• Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
• Supporting children with speech, language and social development
• Supporting children with speech, language and social development
• Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
• Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting children with additional needs when required
• Supporting children with additional needs when required
• Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources
• Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings
• Has experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings
• Has a positive and caring approach
• Has a positive and caring approach
• Can support children's early development and learning
• Can support children's early development and learning
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is patient, proactive and reliable
• Is patient, proactive and reliable
• Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)

Experience working in nurseries, early years settings or primary schools would be highly beneficial.

This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping children build confidence, develop key skills and enjoy their first experiences of school.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a real difference in a child's learning journey, we would love to hear from you.