EYFS Teaching Assistant - Twickenham

Aspire People; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Experience in local settings

Flexible contracts

Competitive pay

Refer a friend bonus

Free CPD training

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Twickenham. This full-time role starts in November and focuses on supporting Nursery and Reception learners with their early literacy, numeracy and social development.

You will assist with planning, resource management and sustained classroom delivery, while helping children flourish in a nurturing environment. The role offers ongoing CPD and local opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young children in school, nursery or early years settings is desirable.
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic with a commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with children, teachers, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to follow guidance, take initiative and contribute to planning and lesson preparation.
• Reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children individually or in small groups to access the EYFS curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Promote independence, confidence and engagement through play-based learning.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development, including routines such as snack time, toileting and getting changed.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment, including outdoor provision, and in managing behaviour effectively.
• Prepare classrooms and resources for lessons and activities.
• Observe children's progress and share observations and concerns with the class teacher.
• Support early reading, phonics and number work as directed.
• Accompany children on educational visits and contribute to enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, colleagues, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support for children.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management and child protection.

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Full-time Position | November Start

Location: Twickenham, South West London

Day Rate: £100 per day

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Twickenham. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about supporting young children's learning and development within a nurturing school community.

About the Role:

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children's learning, confidence and progress in Nursery and Reception. You will provide individual and group support to help children develop their communication, early literacy and numeracy, social skills and independence through play-based and adult-led activities. You will also assist in planning, preparation and resource management to ensure the classroom runs smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children individually or in small groups to access the EYFS curriculum and achieve their learning goals
• Promote independence, confidence and engagement through play-based learning
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development, including routines such as snack time, toileting and getting changed
• Assist teachers in maintaining a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment, including outdoor provision, and in managing behaviour effectively
• Prepare classrooms and resources for lessons and activities
• Observe children's progress and share observations and concerns with the class teacher
• Support early reading, phonics and number work as directed
• Accompany children on educational visits and contribute to enrichment activities
• Collaborate with teachers, colleagues, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support for children
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management and child protection

About You:

• Experience supporting young children in a school, nursery or early years setting is desirable
• Understanding of how young children learn through play and of strategies to support their development
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic, and committed to promoting inclusion and well being
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, teachers, parents and colleagues
• Ability to follow guidance, take initiative and contribute to planning and lesson preparation
• Reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding children and young people

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day roles
• Competitive pay
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £150-£300 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities