Early Years Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	12 December 2025
Salary:	£89 to £110 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 January 2026
Location:	Hendon
Company:	senploy
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	197382

Summary

Horizon Teachers are looking for a caring and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming Early Years provision, based within a Primary School setting in Barnet.

You will be supporting children throughout the Nursery, helping them engage in play-based learning, daily routines, and social development. You will be working with children from 0-5 years old, so previous experience within a similar role is very desirable.

This is a long-term position staring in January, until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young children
• Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about Early Years education
• Be confident supporting learning through play, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs or challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Have good communication and teamwork skills
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, and positive in their approach

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• A team of specialist education consultants, many with teaching experience
• Support and guidance throughout your job search and interviews
• You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, and in many cases from day one

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.