EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a Barnet school, supporting Nursery and Reception learners with play-based activities and small-group work. 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time, with a daily pay rate of £93–£105 depending on qualifications and experience. The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity and proactive teamwork in a welcoming setting.

The post offers long-term, temporary placement, CPD opportunities and a supportive school community ready to develop your Early Years career.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nursery or Reception or another Early Years setting.
• Sound understanding of EYFS 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 emerging SEND and speech and language needs.
• Assist with routines, transitions, classroom resources and personal care where required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Play-based learning

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 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.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

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.