Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Epping, Essex

Academics; Essex; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training opportunities

Teacher training from Sep 2026

Excellent transport links

Car park available

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for a Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA in Epping, Essex to start in October 2026. This is a permanent, full-time role within a two Reception class setting.

The role involves supporting class teachers and planning activities for small groups, helping children with reading, writing, phonics and numeracy. The school offers strong training opportunities and a bespoke teacher training programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary school or knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or a relevant degree or over 1 year's experience in EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Work across the two Reception classes offering support to the class teachers.
• Plan activities for small groups and aid children with reading, writing, phonics and numeracy.

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Epping, Essex

Are you an experienced primary teaching assistant seeking a new role to start in October 2026?

Do you have experience or a passion working within EYFS?

Perhaps you are a recent graduate looking to gain experience before starting your teacher training?

Or do you have experience working in a private nursery setting and looking to transfer your skills into a primary school setting?

A large Primary School in Epping, Essex are seeking a Reception/ EYFS Teaching Assistant to join from October 2026. This is a general Teaching Assistant position being offered on a permanent contract. This is a full time position.

• Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA
• October 2026 start
• Epping, Essex
• Full Time
• Long term contract till July 2027
• Permanent contract before September 2027!
• 90 - 120 per day/ 450- 600 per week!
• Excellent education and training available
• Teacher training available from September 2026
• Excellent transport links
• Car park available

This Primary school is located within the heart of Epping, Essex with fantastic transport links. There is also a large carpark for those who drive.

The ideal candidate for this Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA role will ideally have experience working within a primary school or have knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.

You will be required to work across the 2 Reception classes offering support to the class teachers. You will also be required to plan activities for small groups with aid children with their reading, writing, phonics and numeracy.

The ideal candidate will ideally holds a CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or hold a relevant degree or have over 1 years' experience in EYFS.

This school offers fantastic training opportunities as well as offering a bespoke teacher training programme and this is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to gain experience before embarking on your teacher training.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have some experience working with children to be shortlisted for this role.

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Epping, Essex
Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Epping, Essex

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.