EYFS Teaching Assistant – Baby Room

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment service in Bexley is seeking a part-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Baby Room team. This role involves supporting young babies with routines, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and promoting early communication through play. The ideal candidate will have a warm, patient demeanor and experience in early years settings. This position offers a nurturing work environment and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Training in safeguarding and EYFS practice

Support from experienced leaders

Caring collaborative team

Qualifications

• Must support routines such as feeding and nappy changing.
• Experience in childcare or similar roles is essential.
• Ability to create a calm and nurturing atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support babies with daily routines.
• Engage children in sensory and exploratory play.
• Maintain a nurturing atmosphere tailored to babies' needs.

Skills

Love for working with babies

Patience

Warm and confident demeanor

Experience in nurseries or early years settings

Job description

Bexley London

90 100 per day (pro‑rata) Part‑time Long‑term with potential for permanency

Monday Friday approx. 8:30am‑15:30pm (term time only)

Start : ASAP

Some of the youngest children in our care don’t need grand gestures; they need warmth, gentleness and a familiar face that makes their environment feel safe, nurturing and full of opportunities to explore.

We’re working with a welcoming and supportive Early Years setting in Bexley that is seeking a calm, reliable EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Baby Room team. The setting prides itself on creating a warm inclusive environment where every child feels cared for, especially our babies who are at a key stage of early development and emotional security.

The babies are curious, expressive and developing their own little personalities. They need adults who can support their routines, encourage early communication and play and help create a safe, loving atmosphere.

This is a setting where staff work closely together, value each other and celebrate every small moment of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support babies with routines such as feeding, nappy changing and sleep
• Engage children in sensory and exploratory play
• Build secure, positive relationships that support early communication and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain a calm, nurturing atmosphere tailored to each baby’s needs
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all children in your care
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS team to deliver high‑quality early years provision

What the Setting Offers

• A caring, collaborative Early Years team
• Training in safeguarding, EYFS practice, routine care and early communication
• Support from experienced leaders who prioritise staff and child wellbeing
• A friendly, valued working environment

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who :

• Loves working with babies and supporting their early development
• Is warm, patient and confident, caring for very young children
• Can remain calm, gentle and consistent
• Has experience in nurseries, early years settings, childcare or similar roles
• Is looking for a rewarding part‑time role during the school day

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Airport Security
• Bid Management
• Biomedical
• Arbitration

If this EYFS Teaching Assistant (Baby Room) position sounds right for you please apply today or contact Wayman Education for more information.