EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Lewisham Start Date: ASAP start Pay: £105 - £115 per day Hours: Monday-Friday, Full-TimeContract: Long-Term

Remedy Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lewisham. This is a fantastic full-time, long-term opportunity for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey.

The successful EYFS Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils across the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing high-quality classroom support, 1:1 assistance, and small-group work. This role also includes some PPA cover when the class teacher is out of the classroom, making it ideal for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who is confident and proactive.

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the EYFS as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of engaging EYFS activities
• Cover the class during PPA time when required as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development
• Promote positive behaviour and a nurturing learning environment
• Help assess progress and contribute to observations and records
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and parents
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating EYFS setting
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures as a trusted EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (extremely desirable)
• Proven experience working as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Confidence supporting pupils across Nursery and Reception
• Experience covering classes during PPA time is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join This School as an EYFS Teaching Assistant?

• Full-time, long-term role starting asap
• Competitive hourly rate (£100-£115 per day)
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience covering PPA
• Rewarding role making a real impact in early years education

If you are a passionate and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role in a supportive Lewisham primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as an EYFS Teaching Assistant with Remedy Education.

Remedy Education:

At Remedy Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. 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.

Remedy 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 at 12.07%