EYFS Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support our EYFS team in one of our local schools in Kensington and Chelsea, delivering engaging learning experiences, promoting children’s development, and ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.

About the role

In this role, you will support the lead teacher in planning and delivering a broad range of learning experiences that promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. You will work closely with children on a one-to-one or small group basis, assisting with classroom activities, play-based learning, and daily routines. The role also involves supporting the creation of a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, observing and recording children’s progress, and building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

About the school

The school is a welcoming and inclusive setting that provides high-quality education and care for children in their early years. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through a play-based, child-centered approach. The dedicated staff work closely with families to support each child’s individual development, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The school values diversity, encourages positive relationships, and strives to help every child reach their full potential while enjoying their time in the setting.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of EYFS Teaching Assistant you will:

• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting, preferably in EYFS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Commitment to safeguarding, health, and safety in an educational environment.

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

• Experience supporting children’s learning and development, preferably within the EYFS framework

Key responsibilities

As EYFS Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Assist children with daily routines
• Support the lead teacher in planning and delivering engaging EYFS learning activities
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support special educational needs (SEN) or additional learning needs where required.

What the school offer

In return, the school can offer the successful candidate:

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].