EYFS Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Harrow on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will help deliver engaging, play-based learning activities, support children’s personal, social, and emotional development, and ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children’s learning through play-based and structured activities

• Working with individual pupils and small groups

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Assisting with classroom organisation and preparation

• Supporting observations, assessments, and record keeping

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive two-form entry primary school with a strong focus on early years provision. It has a supportive leadership team and values teamwork, consistency, and positive relationships with pupils and families.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working in an EYFS or primary school setting
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework (desirable)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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

• DBS on the update service
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous school-based experience in the UK

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].