EYFS Teaching Assistant
- Islington, North London
- £13.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Salary: £13.50+ per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
- Contract: Long-term (1 academic year initially)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time only
- Start Date: September 2025
- Age Group: Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery / Reception)
- Location: Islington, London
- Support children's learning and development across all EYFS areas
- Assist with planning and delivering engaging, play-based activities
- Help create a safe, stimulating learning environment
- Support children's social, emotional, and academic development
- Work closely with the class teacher to implement individual learning plans
- Observe and assess children's progress
- Provide pastoral care and support for young learners
- Previous experience working with EYFS children (Reception age)
- Level 3 qualification or above in EYFS/Childcare/Early Years
- Strong understanding of child development and EYFS framework
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and staff
- Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with young children
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (required)
- First Aid qualification
- Experience with EYFS assessment and observations
- Knowledge of phonics and early literacy development
- Competitive hourly rate based on your experience and qualifications
- Excellent work-life balance with term-time only hours
- Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to make a real impact during children's foundation years
- Potential for contract extension based on performance
- Experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants seeking their next opportunity
- Qualified Early Years practitioners looking to work in a school setting
- Childcare professionals wanting to transition into education