Nursery Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a diverse Primary School in Newham starting January 2026. In this long-term contract, you'll support the reception class, preparing for lessons and managing classroom behaviour. Ideal candidates will have Early Years experience, excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in education. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and possibly secure a permanent position.

Benefits

Free CPD and constant support with interviewing

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Early Years settings.
• Familiarity with supporting SEND children.
• Ability to commit to a full academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the reception class teacher.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and activities.
• Utilize excellent behaviour management skills.

Skills

Experience of working in Early Years

Experience of working with SEND children

Excellent communication skills

Ambitious and reliable

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

• Newham
• Level 1-3 PayScale
• Free CPD and Constant Support with interviewing

Are you a teaching assistant with Early Years' experience looking for a new role?

Empowering Learning are currently recruiting for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding and diverse Primary School in Newham for a January 2026 start. This is a long-term contract for the academic year with the view of the role becoming permanent. You will be working with a reception class providing support to the class teacher and preparing the classroom for lessons and activities. You will need to have excellent behaviour management skills and be able to use your own initiative as well as work as part of a team.

As a Teaching Assistant for this role, you must have the following:

• Experience of working in Early Years
• Experience of working with SEND children
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Able to commit to a year's contract and/or wanting a career in education
• Be ambitious and reliable
• Early Years qualification desirable but not essential

The School - Newham

The school is a two-form entry primary school with a friendly senior leadership team. The school is situated in an excellent location close to transport links. The school is a popular choice in the area with an OFSTED rating of 'Outstanding'.

If you are passionate about early years and looking for a new role, please apply today or search Empowering Learning for more information about us.