Prep School EYFS Teaching Assistant

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrington's School in London is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years provision, working with children aged 2.5 to 5 years. You will support a dedicated teaching team, contribute to high-quality play-based learning and assist with early literacy and numeracy development.

The role requires a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, strong communication skills, IT literacy, and a flexible, reliable approach in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• Experience with children aged 2.5–5, ideally in nursery, Pre-Reception or Reception.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and how young children learn through play, routine and interaction.
• Support children’s communication, language, early phonics and early number development.
• Willing to support personal care and daily routines where required.
• Organised, flexible, reliable and committed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• IT literate using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the EYFS teaching team with day-to-day class activities.
• Assist with early years communication, language, phonics and numeracy development.
• Support personal care and daily routines as required.
• Maintain an organised and flexible approach in a busy environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actual Salary £22,637 per annum (£26,410 FTE)

Five days per week, term-time only (including INSET days) 36 weeks per year

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and flexible EYFS Teaching Assistant to work alongside a team of dedicated teaching and support staff. This role will be based within our Early Years provision, working with children aged 2.5 to 5 years old. You will need to be an excellent all-rounder with strong communication skills, a calm and positive manner, and the ability to work in a busy and varied environment, providing high-quality support to our EYFS teaching team.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the necessary skills to fulfil the role – a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, or equivalent, is essential
• Have experience of working with children within the 2.5 to 5 age range, ideally in a nursery, Pre-Reception or Reception setting
• Have a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of how young children learn through play, routine and high-quality interaction
• Be confident supporting children’s communication, language, early phonics and early number development
• Be willing to support children with personal care and daily routines where required
• Have an organised, flexible approach to all work undertaken
• Be committed, enthusiastic and approachable, as well as flexible, punctual and reliable
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be IT literate using the Microsoft Office suite

We can offer you:

• A supportive and friendly environment, where children are motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• An enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team of colleagues
• A supportive senior management team committed to improving standards
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing of all staff
• Small teaching groups

• Our commitment to your professional development

The closing date for applications Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews to be held Monday 9 November 2026

The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date, so early applications are recommended

Farrington's School is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds close to London. We provide an excellent academic and supportive day and boarding environment for girls and boys age 2.5 -18.

The school is a member of MIST (Methodist Independent Schools Trust)

We are committed to encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo online screening checks. This practice is part of the \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\" (KCSIE) statutory guidance, which recommends schools conduct online searches for due diligence on shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that might relate to their suitability to work with children.