EYFS Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Referral vouchers up to £300

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Descripción de la vacante

Horizon Teachers are seeking a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kingston upon Thames. You will support early years learning, development and readiness, working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities.

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is required, with experience in EYFS, nursery or primary settings. You will uphold safeguarding and promote children's welfare while building confidence and independence.

Formación

• Level 3 EYFS qualification required.
• Experience in EYFS, nursery or primary settings preferred.
• Must understand safeguarding and promote children's welfare.

Responsabilidades

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Assist children with learning, communication, social and emotional development.
• Support play-based learning and structured classroom activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Help develop early literacy, numeracy and physical skills.
• Observe progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet individual needs.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Educación

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Descripción del empleo

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London

Position: Full-Time / Long-Term

Start Date:November 2026

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for your next exciting opportunity in Kingston?

We are currently seeking a caring, motivated and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kingston upon Thames. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and is committed to supporting their early learning, development and school readiness.

The Role:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Assist children with their learning, communication, social skills and emotional development.
• Support play-based learning and structured classroom activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Help develop children's early literacy, numeracy and physical skills.
• Observe children’s progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet children's individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Has previous experience in an EYFS, nursery or primary school setting.
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Is patient, caring, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Why Horizon Teachers:

• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
• Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
• Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent