EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Redbridge - Primary - Permanent - September Start!

• EYFS Teaching Assistant required in Redbridge
• Permanent full-time role starting September 2026
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Previous Early Years experience desirable

Are you an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity within a welcoming primary school?

Do you have experience supporting children in Nursery or Reception?

Are you passionate about helping young children develop through play-based learning and engaging classroom activities?

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will support the class teacher in delivering a stimulating and nurturing Early Years curriculum in line with the EYFS Framework. You will help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and develop.

Your responsibilities will include supporting children through play-based learning, delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions, assisting with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities, and encouraging children''s communication, social, and emotional development. You will also contribute to observations, assessments, and learning journeys while working closely with teachers, colleagues, and parents to support every child''s individual progress.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within an Early Years setting, excellent communication skills, and a caring, patient approach. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

This friendly and inclusive primary school in Redbridge has a thriving Early Years department where children''s wellbeing and development are at the heart of everything they do. The school offers a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment where staff are encouraged to grow and succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school on a permanent basis and become part of a dedicated Early Years team.