EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | South East London, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 206816 |
Summary
EYFS Teaching Assistant - South East London
Location: South East London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Start: ASAP
We are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners during the most important stage of their development.
The school is looking for someone who is patient, energetic and passionate about early years education, with the ability to support children both academically and socially in a fun and engaging learning environment.
The Role
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to create a safe, stimulating and supportive classroom environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
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Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
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Supporting children with speech, language and social development
Supporting children with speech, language and social development
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Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
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Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
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Supporting children with additional needs when required
Supporting children with additional needs when required
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Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources
Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who:
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Has experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings
Has experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings
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Has a positive and caring approach
Has a positive and caring approach
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Can support children's early development and learning
Can support children's early development and learning
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Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Is patient, proactive and reliable
Is patient, proactive and reliable
-
Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
Experience working in nurseries, early years settings or primary schools would be highly beneficial.
This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping children build confidence, develop key skills and enjoy their first experiences of school.
If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a real difference in a child's learning journey, we would love to hear from you.
Location: South East London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Start: ASAP
We are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners during the most important stage of their development.
The school is looking for someone who is patient, energetic and passionate about early years education, with the ability to support children both academically and socially in a fun and engaging learning environment.
The Role
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to create a safe, stimulating and supportive classroom environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
-
Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
Supporting pupils with early reading, phonics and numeracy
-
Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
-
Supporting children with speech, language and social development
Supporting children with speech, language and social development
-
Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions
-
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
-
Supporting children with additional needs when required
Supporting children with additional needs when required
-
Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources
Helping with classroom preparation and learning resources
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who:
-
Has experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings
Has experience working with children in EYFS or Nursery settings
-
Has a positive and caring approach
Has a positive and caring approach
-
Can support children's early development and learning
Can support children's early development and learning
-
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Is patient, proactive and reliable
Is patient, proactive and reliable
-
Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
Experience working in nurseries, early years settings or primary schools would be highly beneficial.
This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping children build confidence, develop key skills and enjoy their first experiences of school.
If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a real difference in a child's learning journey, we would love to hear from you.