EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Finchley

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Contract Type:
Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date:

16/03/2026

Location:

Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £97.80 – £105 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates may be offered to candidates with relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications. Pay is in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR).

About the Role

An inclusive and community-focused primary school in Barnet is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young children and helping them build strong foundations for learning.

The school has a warm, welcoming ethos where pupils are happy, confident and supported to achieve their best. You will work closely with the class teacher and EYFS team to support children aged 3–5, delivering engaging play-based learning in a stimulating and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 3–5 across the EYFS curriculum

• Assisting with play-based learning activities indoors and outdoors

• Building positive relationships to support pupils’ confidence and wellbeing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support, including for pupils with SEND

• Encouraging positive behaviour, routines and engagement with learning

• Supporting observations and recording of pupils’ progress

• Working collaboratively with staff and parents to support each child

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience working in an Early Years setting (nursery, preschool or Reception)

• A good understanding of EYFS principles and play-based learning

• The ability to support whole-class, small group and 1:1 learning

• A caring, patient and proactive approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

• The right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs

Our Client Can Offer You

• A supportive and experienced Early Years team

• A warm and inclusive school community

• A creative EYFS environment with engaging learning spaces

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s early development

• A long-term opportunity within a welcoming 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. 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