Reception Teaching Assistant
Reception Teaching Assistant / EYFS TA - Waltham Forest, London
Are you an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant seeking a new role to start in March/April 2025?Do you have experience or a passion for working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?
Perhaps you are a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience before starting your teacher training?
Or maybe you have worked in a private nursery setting and are ready to transfer your skills to a primary school environment?
A large and welcoming Primary School in Waltham Forest, London, is looking for a Reception/EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team from March/April 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position, with a long-term contract until July 2025 and a permanent contract available from September 2025.
Key Details:
- Position: Reception Teaching Assistant / EYFS TA
- Start Date: March/April 2025
- Location: Waltham Forest, London
- Hours: Full-time
- Contract: Long-term contract until July 2025, permanent from September 2025
- Salary: £83 - £110 per day
- Training: Excellent education and training opportunities, with teacher training available from September 2025
- Transport Links: Excellent transport links
- Car Park: Available for staff
About the Role: As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will support the teaching staff across two Reception classes. Your duties will include assisting with planning and delivering activities to small groups and supporting children with their reading, writing, phonics, and numeracy development.
This position is ideal for those who have:
- Experience working within a primary school setting, or
- Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
The successful candidate will ideally have a CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Childcare, a relevant degree, or at least one year of experience in EYFS.
What We Offer:
- Teacher Training Programme: Gain invaluable experience and training, ideal for those wishing to pursue teacher training.
- Friendly, supportive school environment: Work alongside a committed and experienced team.
- Growth opportunities: This role provides ample scope for career progression within the school.
What we're looking For:
- A proactive, enthusiastic individual with a passion for Early Years education.
- Experience or strong knowledge of EYFS and the Early Years curriculum.
- A genuine desire to make a positive impact on young learners' development.
- Strong communication and team-working skills.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
If you're excited about making a difference in young children's lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking primary school, this is the perfect role for you!