Early Years Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Location: | Enfield, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 194898 |
Summary
Location: Enfield, North London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £115 - £150 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to step into a higher-level role?
A warm and nurturing Early Years setting in Enfield is seeking a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team as soon as possible. You do not need an HLTA qualification - but strong Early Years experience is essential, especially supporting children with developmental delays, speech and language needs, or additional learning needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development, play-based learning, and giving young children the best possible start.
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Delivering small group and one-to-one activities to support early learning goals
Delivering small group and one-to-one activities to support early learning goals
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Leading high-quality play-based sessions that develop communication, social skills, and independence
Leading high-quality play-based sessions that develop communication, social skills, and independence
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Supporting the class teacher with planning and adapting activities for children with a range of early learning needs
Supporting the class teacher with planning and adapting activities for children with a range of early learning needs
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Working closely with the Early Years Lead, SENCO, and external professionals such as speech & language therapists
Working closely with the Early Years Lead, SENCO, and external professionals such as speech & language therapists
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Modelling strong practice and offering guidance to Teaching Assistants when required
Modelling strong practice and offering guidance to Teaching Assistants when required
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Contributing to observations, assessments, and next-step planning in line with the EYFS framework
Contributing to observations, assessments, and next-step planning in line with the EYFS framework
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Helping to create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment
Helping to create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment
Essential:
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Strong Early Years experience (nursery or Reception), including supporting children with SEN
Strong Early Years experience (nursery or Reception), including supporting children with SEN
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with young children and families
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with young children and families
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A calm, nurturing, and patient approach rooted in play-based learning
A calm, nurturing, and patient approach rooted in play-based learning
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Confidence working independently with small groups or individual children
Confidence working independently with small groups or individual children
Desirable (but not essential):
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Experience in a nursery, children's centre, or specialist EYFS SEN provision
Experience in a nursery, children's centre, or specialist EYFS SEN provision
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Knowledge of early intervention strategies or approaches such as PECs, Makaton, Attention Autism, or sensory-based support
Knowledge of early intervention strategies or approaches such as PECs, Makaton, Attention Autism, or sensory-based support
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Experience mentoring or supporting other staff
Experience mentoring or supporting other staff
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A supportive Early Years team and leadership who value high-quality practice
A supportive Early Years team and leadership who value high-quality practice
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Opportunities for continuous professional development
Opportunities for continuous professional development
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A setting that prioritises child wellbeing, early intervention, and inclusive teaching
A setting that prioritises child wellbeing, early intervention, and inclusive teaching
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Clear progression routes into more senior Early Years or intervention roles
Clear progression routes into more senior Early Years or intervention roles
If you're passionate about Early Years education and ready to make a real impact in a lovely Enfield setting, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV today.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £115 - £150 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to step into a higher-level role?
A warm and nurturing Early Years setting in Enfield is seeking a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team as soon as possible. You do not need an HLTA qualification - but strong Early Years experience is essential, especially supporting children with developmental delays, speech and language needs, or additional learning needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development, play-based learning, and giving young children the best possible start.
-
Delivering small group and one-to-one activities to support early learning goals
Delivering small group and one-to-one activities to support early learning goals
-
Leading high-quality play-based sessions that develop communication, social skills, and independence
Leading high-quality play-based sessions that develop communication, social skills, and independence
-
Supporting the class teacher with planning and adapting activities for children with a range of early learning needs
Supporting the class teacher with planning and adapting activities for children with a range of early learning needs
-
Working closely with the Early Years Lead, SENCO, and external professionals such as speech & language therapists
Working closely with the Early Years Lead, SENCO, and external professionals such as speech & language therapists
-
Modelling strong practice and offering guidance to Teaching Assistants when required
Modelling strong practice and offering guidance to Teaching Assistants when required
-
Contributing to observations, assessments, and next-step planning in line with the EYFS framework
Contributing to observations, assessments, and next-step planning in line with the EYFS framework
-
Helping to create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment
Helping to create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment
Essential:
-
Strong Early Years experience (nursery or Reception), including supporting children with SEN
Strong Early Years experience (nursery or Reception), including supporting children with SEN
-
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with young children and families
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with young children and families
-
A calm, nurturing, and patient approach rooted in play-based learning
A calm, nurturing, and patient approach rooted in play-based learning
-
Confidence working independently with small groups or individual children
Confidence working independently with small groups or individual children
Desirable (but not essential):
-
Experience in a nursery, children's centre, or specialist EYFS SEN provision
Experience in a nursery, children's centre, or specialist EYFS SEN provision
-
Knowledge of early intervention strategies or approaches such as PECs, Makaton, Attention Autism, or sensory-based support
Knowledge of early intervention strategies or approaches such as PECs, Makaton, Attention Autism, or sensory-based support
-
Experience mentoring or supporting other staff
Experience mentoring or supporting other staff
-
A supportive Early Years team and leadership who value high-quality practice
A supportive Early Years team and leadership who value high-quality practice
-
Opportunities for continuous professional development
Opportunities for continuous professional development
-
A setting that prioritises child wellbeing, early intervention, and inclusive teaching
A setting that prioritises child wellbeing, early intervention, and inclusive teaching
-
Clear progression routes into more senior Early Years or intervention roles
Clear progression routes into more senior Early Years or intervention roles
If you're passionate about Early Years education and ready to make a real impact in a lovely Enfield setting, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV today.