Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Chelsea seeks a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to support Nursery and Reception pupils in developing essential skills. The role offers valuable hands-on classroom experience and opportunities for mentorship and training. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and a warm, enthusiastic demeanor. This is a full-time position starting in September 2025 with a weekly salary of £500 – £600.

Benefits

Invaluable hands-on classroom experience

Access to mentoring and in-school training opportunities

Lively, community-driven environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Child Development, or related fields is valued.
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in education or child-focused professions.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day classroom support across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Lead small group and 1:1 activities in phonics, reading, and early maths.
• Encourage confidence, curiosity, and independence through play-based learning.
• Offer nurturing emotional and social support to pupils.
• Contribute to preparing engaging resources and classroom displays.
• Assist with supervision during break and lunch duties.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Warm, empathetic, and enthusiastic personality

Education

A degree in any subject

Job description

Overview

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant – Primary School | September 2025

Location: Chelsea, Central London

Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Salary: £500 – £600 per week

Start Date: September 2025

The Opportunity

A welcoming primary school in Chelsea is seeking a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team this September. You’ll play an active role in helping Nursery and Reception pupils develop their communication, social, and early academic skills, while ensuring they feel supported and cared for in their first years at school.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day classroom support across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Lead small group and 1:1 activities in phonics, reading, and early maths
• Encourage confidence, curiosity, and independence through play-based learning
• Offer nurturing emotional and social support to pupils
• Contribute to preparing engaging resources and classroom displays
• Assist with supervision during break and lunch duties

Candidate Profile

• A degree in any subject (Psychology, Education, Child Development, or related fields are especially valued)
• Warm, empathetic, and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest in pursuing a long-term career in education or child-focused professions
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Full immersion in a supportive and inclusive Chelsea school
• Invaluable hands-on classroom experience with pupils aged 3–5
• Access to mentoring and in-school training opportunities
• Excellent preparation for 2026 teacher training or postgraduate study
• A lively, community-driven environment in the heart of Central London

How to Apply

Take the first step towards your education career by applying to be a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant in Chelsea.

Reference: INDEDU – Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant