Teaching Assistant

Location: Lewisham

Teaching Assistant - Early Years (Reception) - SEN & ASD - Deptford

A primary school in Deptford is recruiting a skilled Teaching Assistant to work within a Reception class, supporting children with ASD and additional learning needs. This Early Years Teaching Assistant role is available immediately and requires someone confident, proactive, and experienced in EYFS.

On Mondays, the Teaching Assistant will cover the class in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring a calm, structured learning environment. This responsibility makes the role ideal for a Teaching Assistant with strong classroom confidence and experience.

Key responsibilities of this Teaching Assistant role include:

Supporting learning and development across EYFS

Working with SEN pupils, including children with ASD

Delivering planned lessons during class cover on Mondays

Supporting behaviour, engagement, and routines

Acting as a reliable and consistent presence in the classroom

To be considered:

EYFS experience is essential

Experience supporting SEN, particularly ASD

Confidence delivering lessons and managing a class

A professional and adaptable Teaching Assistant approach

This role suits an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant who is ready to step into a more responsible and rewarding position within a primary school.

Reeson

Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay