Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Waltham Forest, London

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport links

Car park

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant/EYFS TA for a large primary school in Waltham Forest, London. The role starts in October or November 2026 and is a full-time, long-term/permanent position.

Ideal candidates will have EYFS knowledge, experience in a primary setting, and be eligible to work in the UK. Salary ranges from 92 to 120 per day, with transport links and a car park on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school or EYFS.
• Plan activities for small groups focusing on reading, writing, phonics and numeracy.
• Eligible to work in the UK and shortlist requires relevant child settings experience.

Responsibilities

• Work across the 2 Reception classes to support class teachers.
• Plan and deliver activities for small groups to develop early literacy and numeracy skills.

Skills

EYFS experience

Reception class support

Reading support

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare

Relevant degree or 1+ year EYFS

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Waltham Forest, London

Are you an experienced primary teaching assistant seeking a new role to start in October or November 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 Waltham Forest, London are seeking a Reception/ EYFS Teaching Assistant to join from October or November 2025. 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 or November 2026 start
Waltham Forest, London
Full Time
Long term contract till July 2027
Permanent contract before September 2027!
92 - 120 per day/ 460- 600 per week!
Excellent education and training available
Teacher training available from September 2027
Excellent transport links
Car park available

This Primary school is located within the heart of Waltham Forest, 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.

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Waltham Forest, London

Reception Teaching Assistant/ EYFS TA - Waltham Forest, London

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