CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Southall is seeking a qualified Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team on a part-time basis (2 days per week).

About the role

You will be working within the Early Years setting, supporting children’s development through a combination of structured activities and play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework. You will work closely with the class teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment where children can thrive.

The role includes supporting small group activities, assisting with observations and assessments, and promoting children’s social, emotional, and academic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of the EYFS curriculum
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Assisting with observations and progress tracking
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional development
• Supporting classroom organisation and daily routines
• Maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment

About the school

The school is a friendly and community-focused primary setting with a strong emphasis on early years provision. Staff are supportive and collaborative, and the leadership team values the contribution of experienced EYFS practitioners.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will:

• Level 3 CACHE Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working in an EYFS or primary school setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Level 3 in Early Years

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].