Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Epping, Essex

Academics; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher training opportunities

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Reception Teaching Assistant/EYFS TA for a primary school in Epping, Essex. The role starts October 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.

Salary ranges between £90 and £120 per day, with prospects for teacher training from September 2026 and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will have EYFS knowledge or experience in a primary setting, with CACHE Level 2/3 or a relevant degree, and will work across two Reception classes supporting teachers and

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school or EYFS environment.
• Ability to support reading, writing, phonics and numeracy.
• Eligible to work in the UK with appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Work across two Reception classes to support class teachers.
• Plan activities for small groups to aid reading, writing and phonics.
• Assist with early years activities and numeracy support.
• Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum.

Skills

EYFS experience

Reading support

Phonics support

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare

Relevant degree

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? Are you experienced or passionate 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

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