Early Years Teaching Assistant

Description

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Reception)

Location: Enfield, London, UK (Palmers Green)

Start Date: 01 June 2026 (Continuing into September)

Salary: £100 – £101 per day

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role

Teach Now is recruiting a proactive and nurturing Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and successful primary school in Enfield, supporting within a Reception class.

This is a full-time role starting in June, with the opportunity to continue into the next academic year. You will be working within a supportive Early Years team, helping to create a safe, engaging and stimulating environment for young learners at a crucial stage of their development.

The role requires someone confident working with young children, including supporting SEN needs and assisting with personal care (including nappy changing if required).

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Reception class

• Assist with the delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities

• Provide support for children with additional needs (SEN)

• Support personal care needs, including nappy changing where necessary

• Encourage early development in communication, social skills and independence

• Work closely with class teachers and the wider Early Years team

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with Early Years children (Reception or Nursery)

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (highly desirable for ratio purposes)

• Confident, proactive, and able to take initiative

• Comfortable supporting SEN and personal care needs

• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach

• Strong understanding of early child development

• A team player who contributes positively to the school environment

About the School

• Large, inclusive community primary school in Palmers Green

• Recently expanded to include a Nursery provision (ages 3–11)

• Strong focus on reading, academic excellence, and child development

• Values centred around kindness, respect, and inclusion

• Welcoming and well-resourced Early Years department

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team of teachers and TAs

What the School Offers

• A friendly and inclusive working environment

• Experienced and supportive Early Years team

• Opportunity to secure a longer-term role into September

• A school committed to helping every child reach their full potential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children at the start of their education journey within a nurturing and community-driven school.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. xjnqpsq Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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