Level 3 Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Harrow on a full-time basis.

About the role

As a Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will work within the EYFS setting, supporting children through a balance of play-based learning and structured activities. You will assist the class teacher in delivering the EYFS framework, promoting children’s personal, social, emotional, and early academic development in a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of the EYFS curriculum

• Working with individual pupils and small groups

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Supporting learning through play and structured activities

• Assisting with observations, assessments, and record keeping

• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Harrow with a strong commitment to high-quality early years provision. The leadership team is supportive and values teamwork, ensuring Early Years staff are well-supported and able to develop professionally.

Requirements

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

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working in an EYFS or primary school setting
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework

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

• Prior experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant qualifications

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].