EYFS Teaching Assistant

An enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant required to join the team in a good supportive Romford school.

As a EYFS Teaching Assistant
, you will support children in the reception area of the school through play-based learning, early phonics, communication, and social development. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team, helping to create a nurturing, engaging, and structured learning environment.

Start: 23rd February 2026 - Full Time Monday to Friday (term time only)

• Support children in Reception across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to develop communication, play, and early learning skills.
• Assist the class teacher with planning, activities, and daily routines.
• Prepare resources and help set up engaging learning environments.
• Support children with social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Experience working with children in Early Years (EYFS) (nursery, preschool, or primary school)
• A warm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Happy to assist with personal care if needed.
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification.

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
• Over 300 training courses for all workers.
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay.
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience.

If you are interested in this EYFS Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children' guidance and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.