EYFS Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term post in Walthamstow. You will support children across the Early Years, lead engaging activities and help develop phonics, literacy and numeracy through play.

You will foster communication, language and social skills while maintaining a safe, stimulating learning environment and providing SEN support when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS, nursery or primary settings.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Ability to support learning through play.
• Willingness to work full-time on a long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the Early Years setting.
• Lead engaging activities through purposeful play.
• Support early phonics, literacy and numeracy development.
• Encourage communication, language and vocabulary.
• Help children develop social skills and independence.
• Support children during adult-led activities and continuous provision.
• Use observations to identify progress and next steps.
• Provide additional support to children with emerging SEN.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Phonics support

Observation of progress

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

We are recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Early Years setting in Walthamstow.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands that great EYFS support is about much more than supervising play. You'll help children develop their communication, early literacy and numeracy, confidence and independence, while creating positive learning experiences throughout the day.

The Role

• Support children across the Early Years setting
• Lead engaging activities through purposeful play
• Support early phonics, literacy and numeracy development
• Encourage communication, language and vocabulary
• Help children develop social skills, confidence and independence
• Support children during adult-led activities and continuous provision
• Use observations to help identify progress and next steps
• Provide additional support to children with emerging SEN where required
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous EYFS, nursery or primary school experience is strongly preferred
• Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Knowledge of early childhood development
• Confident supporting learning through play
• Comfortable leading individual and small-group activities
• Patient, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with young children
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification would be advantageous
• Available full-time for a long-term position

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education placements, helping candidates find stable positions where they can become part of the setting rather than moving between daily supply assignments.

You'll receive weekly pay, relevant CPD and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.