Early Years Teaching Assistant
- location Hammersmith and Fulham
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
- salary £88 to £100 per day
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- Apply by 01 March 2026
- Job start 23 Feb 2026
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Early Years Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years team at one of our welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Hammersmith.
About the role
Supporting children in Nursery or Reception in line with the EYFS framework
Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging, play-based learning
Providing small group and 1:1 support to pupils as required
Supporting children’s social, emotional, and academic development
Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
About the school
A supportive leadership team and friendly staff
A well-resourced Early Years setting
Opportunities for training and professional development
A positive and inclusive school community
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Early Years Teaching Assistant you will:
- Experience working with Early Years children in a school or nursery setting
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience working with Early Years children
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 Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected].