Two‑Day Reception Teaching Assistant — Early Years

Teach Now; Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a Reception Teaching Assistant to provide additional whole-class support at a primary school in Barnet. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys early years education and is looking for a consistent two-day weekly commitment.

You will support children's learning through play, encourage communication and independence, and help maintain a welcoming learning area. There is a Monday and Wednesday schedule, starting October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, ideally in Reception or an early years setting.
• A warm, patient approach and confidence supporting different learning needs.
• The ability to follow teacher-led plans while using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support childrens learning and engagement through play and planned activities.
• Encourage communication, social skills and independence.
• Help maintain a welcoming, organised and stimulating learning area.
• Deliver pre-planned individual or small-group interventions as directed.
• Accompany children to lunch and support safe, positive daily routines.
• Share observations and progress with the class teacher.

Skills

Warmth and patience

Child engagement

Plan-following

Consistency

Education

Paediatric first aid qualification

Job description

Teach Now is recruiting a Reception Teaching Assistant to provide additional whole-class support at a primary school in Barnet. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys early years education and is looking for a consistent two-day weekly commitment.

You will support children's learning through play, encourage communication and independence, and help maintain a welcoming learning area. There is a Monday and Wednesday schedule, starting October 2026.