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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 February 2026
Salary: £29,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 March 2026
Location: E17 4JF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: EYFSTEACHINGASS-260219-4456

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Summary

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Education Career in Waltham Forest

Step into impact as an EYFS Teaching Assistant in a remarkable primary school at the heart of Waltham Forest! This is your opportunity to shape young lives at a foundational stage, working in a nurturing, ambitious learning community that lives and breathes excellence. We're looking for a driven, intelligent graduate with a passion for early years education and a flair for inspiring growth—perfect for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists ready for hands-on experience that genuinely matters.

Become an integral part of an Ofsted 'Outstanding'-graded setting that goes far beyond the ordinary. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant here, you'll collaborate with outstanding practitioners, learn cutting-edge teaching strategies, and gain exceptional exposure to holistic child development. This role offers tailored mentoring, rapid professional development, and serious progression—just the start for driven graduates eager to make a real, lasting impact.

Key Highlights:
• EYFS Teaching Assistant – make a real difference from day one
• Circa £29,000 Pro-rata – competitive, rewarding package
• Based in vibrant Waltham Forest, North East London
• Ofsted Rated: Outstanding provision, renowned EYFS curriculum
• Exceptional CPD and direct teacher training pathways
• Ideal for high-achieving graduates, aspiring educators, and budding psychologists
• Immersive setting: modern resources, outdoor learning spaces, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing

What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering tailored support to Early Years pupils (ages 3-5), nurturing their love for learning
• Collaborating with experienced EYFS teachers to plan dynamic, play-based activities
• Observing and recording children’s progress, contributing to individual learning journeys
• Supporting SEN and EAL children with targeted interventions and differentiated strategies
• Creating stimulating environments and safeguarding children’s wellbeing daily

Ideal "EYFS Teaching Assistant" for this Waltham Forest School:
• A high-achieving graduate with strong academic records
• Future teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN specialist seeking school-based experience
• Natural communicator, endlessly enthusiastic and deeply compassionate
• Ambitious, resilient, and committed to long-term personal and professional growth
• Passionate about laying strong foundations for children's lifelong success

Why Join This Waltham Forest School?:
• Dynamic environment with innovation at its core—every day is inspiring
• Exceptional support: expert mentors and senior leaders invest in your future
• Access to specialist SEN and psychology development opportunities
• Inclusive, diverse school community that values curiosity and creativity
• Clear, structured progression routes—many former TAs train on-site as teachers

Seize this unique chance to be an EYFS Teaching Assistant where your ideas, drive, and care are turned into real-world impact. Apply today for a springboard into a lifelong career in education—the journey begins here in Waltham Forest, and we’re shortlisting now.

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