Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Redbridge, London

Academics; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links

Car park available

Teacher training opportunities

Job summary

Academics in Redbridge, London, is seeking a Reception/ EYFS Teaching Assistant to start September or October 2026. The role covers two Reception classes, supporting teachers and delivering activities across the EYFS curriculum.

This full-time, long-term position offers a daily rate of £95-£120, with a path to permanent contract before September 2027. Excellent transport links and on-site car park are provided, along with opportunities for further teacher training from September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school or EYFS curriculum.
• Ability to work across two Reception classes and support teachers.
• Plan activities for small groups; assist reading, writing, phonics and numeracy.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work across two Reception classes to support class teachers.
• Plan and deliver activities for small groups in reading and writing.
• Support phonics and numeracy sessions in EYFS.
• Assist with general supervision and pupil welfare.

Skills

EYFS experience

Reading support

Phonics support

Small group teaching

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare

Relevant degree (Education/Childcare)

1+ years EYFS experience

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Redbridge, London

Are you an experienced primary teaching assistant seeking a new role to start September or 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 Redbridge, London are seeking a Reception/ EYFS Teaching Assistant to join from September or October 2026 depending on your availability. This is a general Teaching Assistant position working across EYFS. This is a full time position.

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA
September or October 2026 start
Redbridge, London
Full Time
Long term contract till July 2027
Permanent contract before September 2027!
£95 - £120 per day/ £460-£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 Redbridge, London 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.

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