Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Lambeth is seeking a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to support young learners in a vibrant and nurturing environment. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth with pathways into teaching or educational psychology. You will work closely with experienced staff and gain hands-on experience while making a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Structured development opportunities

Teacher training sponsorship

Regular feedback sessions

Qualifications

• Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role requires a 2:1 or higher.
• Prior experience with children (volunteering, tutoring) is desirable.
• Ambitious graduates seeking progression to Teacher Training or Educational Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support young children in their formative years.
• Work collaboratively with senior practitioners and educational psychologist.
• Assist with intimate care and promote independence.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Adaptability

Emotional resilience

Education

Top-tier university graduate in Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Development

Other degrees considered

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

Outstanding Primary School in Lambeth, London • Salary £500–£600 per week • September 2025 start • Interviewing Immediately

Have you recently graduated from a top-tier university with a passion for working with young people and a dream to make a real difference in their lives?

Are you passionate about early childhood development and looking for a pathway into teaching, educational psychology or pastoral care?

Do you have patience, empathy and emotional resilience to foster early learning through play?

This Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role places you in one of Lambeth’s top-performing Primary Schools. If you are looking for a colourful and creative school where you can blossom in your Education-based career, look no further.

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant: Person Specification

• Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant Role:Top-tier university graduate ideally in Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field with a 2:1 or higher
• For this Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role other degrees will also be considered
• Genuine passion for supporting young children in their formative years
• Comfort with and sensitivity in delivering intimate care when necessary
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, patience, empathy and resilience
• Prior experience with children (volunteering, tutoring, childcare) is desirable
• Ambitious graduate seeking progression: Teacher Training, SENCO roles, or Educational Psychology pathways

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant: Role Specification

The school offers Outstanding Early Years provision with small class sizes, excellent facilities, and a nurturing, play-based learning environment. Graduates work closely with experienced practitioners, pastoral teams and an Educational Psychologist, gaining valuable insight into early childhood development and interventions. This role is ideal for graduates exploring careers in teaching, educational psychology or child development. For those who excel, the school offers clear progression routes including fully-funded teacher training. You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional development, and strong career prospects while making a real impact on young children’s lives.

As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, join a vibrant educational setting that offers:

• Outstanding Early Years provision in one of Lambeth’s top-rated nursery schools, delivering small-group, high-impact teaching
• Free-flow continuous provision, promoting playful learning, creativity, and exploration
• A nurturing, well-resourced environment with secure outdoor access and supportive staff
• Collaboration with senior EYFS practitioners and an on-site Educational Psychologist to tailor learning and care
• A significant hands-on role: assisting with intimate care, promoting independence, engaging parents, and facilitating transitions to Reception
• Structured development opportunities, with regular feedback sessions and CPD
• Clear progression paths for aspiring teachers (teacher training sponsorship) or educational psychology aspirants

Working hours in this Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:00 pm during term time

Are you ready to make a difference from day one? This is your chance to develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and discover whether teaching or child development is the right path for you.

Submit your CV to KPi Education by clicking ‘Apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you.