Reception Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a Reception Teaching Assistant to provide additional whole-class support at a primary school in Barnet. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys early years education and is looking for a consistent two-day weekly commitment.

You will support children's learning through play, encourage communication and independence, and help maintain a welcoming learning area. There is a Monday and Wednesday schedule, starting October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, ideally in Reception or an early years setting.
• A warm, patient approach and confidence supporting different learning needs.
• The ability to follow teacher-led plans while using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support childrens learning and engagement through play and planned activities.
• Encourage communication, social skills and independence.
• Help maintain a welcoming, organised and stimulating learning area.
• Deliver pre-planned individual or small-group interventions as directed.
• Accompany children to lunch and support safe, positive daily routines.
• Share observations and progress with the class teacher.

Skills

Warmth and patience

Child engagement

Plan-following

Consistency

Education

Paediatric first aid qualification

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant – Barnet

Pay: £93–£100 per day, dependent on qualifications and experience

Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays only

Start: October 2026 — exact first working day to be confirmed

Help young learners discover, play and grow in confidence.

TeachNowis recruiting a Reception Teaching Assistant to provide additional whole-class support at a primary school in Barnet. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys early years education and is looking for a consistent two-day weekly commitment.

Your role

• Support childrens learning and engagement through play and planned activities.


• Encourage communication, social skills and independence.


• Help maintain a welcoming, organised and stimulating learning area.


• Deliver pre-planned individual or small-group interventions as directed.


• Accompany children to lunch and support safe, positive daily routines.


• Share observations and progress with the class teacher.

What youll bring

• Experience working with young children, ideally in Reception or an early years setting.


• A warm, patient approach and confidence supporting different learning needs.


• The ability to follow teacher-led plans while using initiative.


• Availability every Monday and Wednesday.


• A current paediatric first aid qualification is highly desirable.

Why apply?

Enjoy the variety of a busy Reception classroom, clear direction from the teacher and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships over a long-term placement. Youll play an important part in helping children feel settled, included and ready to learn

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.


• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.


• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.


• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance