Early Years Teaching Assistant - Reception
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade PS3 £18,896 (FTE £24,330) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Staines, Greater London, TW18 2EF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1517653 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Early Years Teaching Assistant with a 'can do' attitude who is passionate about making a difference, to join our friendly, committed, hardworking team.
Riverbridge is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The Early Years Teaching Assistant role is Monday - Friday 8.30a.m. - 3.30p.m.We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton-on-Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone, Ewell Grove Primary School, Ewell and Riverbridge Primary School. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities.
We are looking for the right candidates to join our team. In particular we require someone who has:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals
What we offer:
• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
• Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)
The closing date for applications is: 23rd November 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 3rd December 2025Salary: £18,896 (FTE £24,330)Start date: 5th January 2026
To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs. Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
The closing date for applications is: 23rd November 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 3rd December 2025Salary: £18,896 (FTE £24,330)Start date: 5th January 2026
To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs. Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.