Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd recruiting an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Westminster, supporting children within a Reception class from September.

You’ll help children develop phonics, early literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills, working closely with the Reception teacher to balance structured learning with purposeful play in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• EYFS or Reception experience preferred.
• Good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Experience supporting phonics and early reading.
• Able to lead activities with individuals and small groups.
• Available full-time for a long-term position.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning throughout the Reception classroom
• Lead small-group phonics, reading and early maths activities
• Support children during adult-led activities and continuous provision
• Encourage communication, language and vocabulary development
• Use questioning and play to extend children's learning
• Help children develop independence, confidence and positive classroom routines
• Provide additional support to children who need help reaching expected developmental levels
• Observe children's learning and share progress with the Reception teacher
• Help maintain an engaging and stimulating EYFS environment

Skills

EYFS experience

Phonics instruction

Early literacy

Reading support

Classroom management

Positive relationships

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Reception Class

Westminster, W9 (commutable from Maida Vale, Paddington, Queen's Park, Kilburn and St John's Wood)

£110-£120 per day

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Westminster, supporting children within a Reception class from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys the Early Years environment and understands how to balance structured learning with purposeful play. You'll work closely with the Reception teacher to help children develop their phonics, early literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills during this important first year of school.

About the Role

• Support teaching and learning throughout the Reception classroom
• Lead small-group phonics, reading and early maths activities
• Support children during adult-led activities and continuous provision
• Encourage communication, language and vocabulary development
• Use questioning and play to extend children's learning
• Help children develop independence, confidence and positive classroom routines
• Provide additional support to children who need help reaching expected developmental levels
• Observe children's learning and share progress with the Reception teacher
• Help maintain an engaging and stimulating EYFS environment

Ideal Candidate

• Previous EYFS or Reception classroom experience is strongly preferred
• Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Experience supporting phonics and early reading
• Understanding of early childhood development
• Confident leading activities with individuals and small groups
• Warm, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with young children
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative within a busy Reception classroom
• Available full-time for a long-term position

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment, helping Teaching Assistants find stable positions where they can become valued members of their school community.

• You'll receive weekly pay, access to free EYFS and SEND CPD, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references