At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children in their learning and development in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Welcoming infant school in Kenton, Brent with a strong Early Years provision.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, full-time hours, and potential for permanent contract.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career progression in education and child development.
- Why this job: Gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience with children aged 2-11; passion for Early Years education is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
A welcoming infant school in Kenton, Brent is looking for a graduate to join their Early Years team as an Early Years Graduate Assistant from September 2026. Based close to Carlisle Gardens and Mount Stewart Avenue, this 2-7 setting has 301 pupils on roll, Nursery classes and a strong Early Years provision across Nursery and Reception.
Early Years Graduate Assistant | The Role
- Role paying £90-95 per day PAYE, full-time and term-time only.
- Excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical classroom experience before teacher training.
- Potential to earn a permanent contract for graduates who make a strong impression during the academic year.
- Route into teacher training available through a reputable and growing trust.
- Role based across Nursery and Reception, supporting children aged 2-5.
- Work in a warm, ambitious Early Years environment where children are encouraged to build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
- Support class teachers with phonics, early maths, communication, play-based learning and personal development.
- Help children settle into routines, develop social skills and engage positively with learning through play.
Early Years Graduate Assistant | The Candidate
- Applicants must have experience working with children aged 2-11.
- Experience supporting children aged 2-5 is desirable, but not essential.
- Ideal for a graduate who is patient, proactive, nurturing and serious about a future career in primary teaching, Early Years education or child development.
- Must be confident supporting routines, behaviour, small group activities and learning through play.
- A strong academic background and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children will be essential.
This role is ideal for a graduate looking to gain meaningful Nursery and Reception experience before progressing into teacher training or a long-term career in education.
Early Years Graduate Teaching Assistant in London employer: RIBBONS AND REEVES
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer for graduates seeking to kickstart their careers in education, particularly within the nurturing environment of our Kenton, Brent school. With a strong focus on professional development and a clear pathway into teacher training, we offer a supportive work culture that values patience, proactivity, and a genuine passion for early years education. Our commitment to fostering confidence and independence in young learners makes this role not only rewarding but also a vital stepping stone for future educators.
