EYFS Teaching Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support Nursery and Reception in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves helping children learn through play, assisting with routines, and promoting development across early years.

The position offers a long-term contract until July 2027 with a daily rate of £93–£120, starting ASAP, and a dedicated education consultant to support you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Flexibility to work across both Nursery and Reception.
• Good understanding of EYFS learning and development.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with EYFS activities and play-based learning.
• Support children's communication, social and emotional development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team.
• Help prepare resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

EYFS experience

Flexible across Nursery/Reception

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Barking & Dagenham

Academics are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and adaptable EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Barking & Dagenham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting young children and wants to play an important role in their early educational development.

The successful candidate will be working across both Nursery and Reception, so flexibility and confidence in supporting children at different stages of the Early Years Foundation Stage are essential.

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Barking & Dagenham

Contract: Long-term contract until July 2027

Pay: £93-£120 per day

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham, you will help create a positive, engaging and nurturing environment where children can learn through play, exploration and structured activities.

Your responsibilities will be split between Nursery and Reception, supporting classroom routines, assisting with learning activities and helping children develop their communication, confidence, independence and social skills.

This role would be ideal for someone who is flexible, proactive and able to respond positively to the changing needs of both age groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with EYFS activities and play-based learning.
• Support children's communication, social and emotional development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team.
• Help prepare resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Flexibility to work across both Nursery and Reception.
• Good understanding of EYFS learning and development.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

What Academics Offer

• £93-£120 per day.
• ASAP start.
• Long-term contract until July 2027.
• Opportunity to gain experience across Nursery and Reception.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy