General Teaching Assistant; EYFS

Position: General Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
Location: Mill Hill

General Teaching Assistant (EYFS)

Location:

Barnet, London, UK
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £97.80 – £105 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Barnet area for a Reception Class Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurturing and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with young children and supporting their early development. You will play an important role in helping pupils build strong foundations in communication, early literacy, numeracy and social skills through engaging and play-based learning.

The school promotes a caring and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a love for learning. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team to support pupils both academically and emotionally during this important stage of their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging activities across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

• Working with the whole class, small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning and encourage participation

• Supporting daily phonics sessions using the Supersonic Phonics programme

• Encouraging pupils’ language, social and emotional development through play-based learning and positive interactions

• Assisting in setting up and maintaining stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Promoting positive behaviour, independence and good learning habits within the classroom

• Supporting children during transitions, activities and structured play throughout the school day

• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support

Requirements

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

• Experience working with young children in EYFS or KS1, ideally in a UK primary school setting

• A good understanding of early phonics, early reading and early numeracy development

• A patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to supporting children

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and show initiative in the classroom

• A clear commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupil wellbeing

• The right to work in the UK

Our Client Can Offer You

• A welcoming and supportive school environment

• A collaborative Early Years team committed to high-quality learning

• Well-resourced classrooms and engaging learning spaces

• Opportunities to develop experience within a strong EYFS setting

• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s early education

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