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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 25 July 2025
Salary: £23,088 to £24,124 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Location: N6
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: EYFS-Isling

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Summary

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Vibrant Primary School in Islington

Salary: Scale 1–3 (£23,088 – £24,124 FTE) – pro-rata, full-time, term-time
Location: Islington, London (bordering Haringey)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a creative, enthusiastic graduate with a passion for early years and helping children flourish in their first years at school? This outstanding primary school in Islington is seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their expanding early years team from September 2025.

This is a full-time, term-time only role supporting children in Reception and Nursery. This Islington based school offers a warm and inclusive environment with a strong child-centred approach, placing emotional, social, and academic development at the heart of everything they do. If you are looking to make a difference in a setting where play, imagination, and independence are celebrated, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Highlights:

• EYFS Teaching Assistant – Nursery & Reception support
• Salary Scale 1–3: £23,088–£24,124 FTE (pro-rata)
• Full-time, term-time only
• Located in Islington with excellent transport links
• Permanent role starting September 2025
• Warm, inclusive school with a growing early years provision
• Supportive and inspiring leadership team
• Strong focus on professional development

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS phase
• Helping to deliver engaging, play-based activities that foster development
• Working with small groups and individuals to provide targeted support
• Supporting classroom routines and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Assisting with early reading, phonics, language, and numeracy activities
• Collaborating with teachers to contribute to assessments and planning
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant For This Islington School:

• Graduate aspiring to be an Early Years teacher
• Previous EYFS or KS1 classroom experience preferred
• Passionate about child development and learning through play
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic with strong communication skills
• Committed to inclusion and the wellbeing of all children
• Able to work collaboratively and reflectively within a team

Why Join This Islington School?:

• Ambitious and welcoming school community
• Child-focused curriculum that values creativity and individuality
• Excellent facilities and a well-resourced EYFS setting
• High expectations and a culture of success for staff and pupils alike
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A strong, supportive staff team that prioritises collaboration and care

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a real impact at a school that values early years education, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘APPLY’ or send your CV to JobsinED today to be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to gain long-term experience in an outstanding Islington primary school.

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