Early Years Teaching Assistant

Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 05/10/2026

Location: Barnet, London

Salary: £93–£100 per day

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

About the Role

A mainstream primary school in Barnet is seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children aged three to five across Nursery and Early Years.

Working alongside two colleagues, you will help create an engaging classroom where children learn through play, develop confidence and build independence. Your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage will guide activities that follow childrens interests and encourage communication.

This hands-on role includes preparing resources, supporting classroom routines and helping with snacks and personal care. It would suit a creative, dependable Early Years Teaching Assistant who takes initiative and enjoys contributing ideas.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children aged three to five in a nursery or classroom

• Working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and its areas of learning

• Confidence supporting a busy mainstream Early Years classroom

• Willingness to assist with personal care, including changing when required

• The right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo safeguarding checks

Key Responsibilities

• Help children settle into daily routines

• Prepare engaging play-based activities and maintain accessible learning areas

• Support child-led learning, communication and independence

• Work closely with colleagues to encourage every childs participation

• Assist with snacks, meals and personal care sensitively

• Keep classroom resources organised and ready to use

Our client can offer you:

• A collaborative team, working alongside two other members of staff

• Opportunities to contribute ideas to activities and the classroom environment

• A varied Early Years Teaching Assistant role supporting childrens development

• A mainstream setting where your experience and initiative are valued

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 for 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