EYFS Teaching Assistant — Nursery & Reception Support

REESON Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Lambeth to support Nursery and Reception pupils with early learning skills. Start date November 2026, full-time long-term contract.

You will work alongside the class teacher, providing one-to-one and small-group support, including for children with additional needs, while assisting with phonics and early numeracy activities. The role emphasizes nurturing and positive development in a stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an EYFS TA or Nursery Assistant.
• Understanding of EYFS curriculum and child development strategies.
• Nurturing, patient and positive approach to supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Nursery and Reception, helping them develop key early learning skills.
• Work closely with the class teacher to create an engaging learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, particularly for children with additional needs.
• Assist in phonics, early numeracy, and play-based learning activities.
• Encourage social, emotional, and academic development in young learners.

Skills

EYFS experience

Phonics support

Early numeracy

One-to-one support

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

REESON Education is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Lambeth to support Nursery and Reception pupils with early learning skills. Start date November 2026, full-time long-term contract.

You will work alongside the class teacher, providing one-to-one and small-group support, including for children with additional needs, while assisting with phonics and early numeracy activities. The role emphasizes nurturing and positive development in a stimulating environment.