Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Location: Enfield
Salary: £85-£100
Hours of Work: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only)

About the school:
Set within expansive, child-friendly grounds, this thriving and inclusive Enfield school offers outstanding indoor and outdoor learning environments that spark imagination and creativity. The team is passionate about building a stimulating and caring space where children develop both academically and emotionally during their crucial early years. Every child is celebrated and encouraged to flourish.

About the role:
Teach Now is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Early Years provision for 2–3-year-olds. This full-time position is perfect for a Level 2 (or above) qualified practitioner who is ready to make a lasting impact within a supportive and professional environment.

Key responsibilities:
• Support children with daily routines including personal care (e.g., changing)
• Write and contribute to progress reports and observations
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning activities
• Help foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Collaborate closely with a friendly and committed team

About you:
• A minimum Level 2 Childcare qualification (Level 3 desirable)
• Experience working in Early Years, ideally with 2–3-year-olds
• Familiarity with personal care and report writing
• A proactive, compassionate, and flexible approach to learning and care

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