At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children in their early learning journey through engaging activities.
- Company: Welcoming primary schools and nurseries in East London & Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hands-on experience, and ongoing support from education consultants.
- Other info: Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent positions and excellent career preparation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate with a passion for early childhood education and strong communication skills.
Location: East London & Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm or 9:00am – 6:00pm (depending on the setting)
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for early childhood education? If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or child development, this is the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable experience in an Early Years setting. We are working with a range of welcoming primary schools and nurseries looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their EYFS teams from September.
You'll play a key role in supporting children during the most important stage of their educational journey, helping them develop confidence, communication skills and a love of learning.
The Role:
- Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classrooms
- Delivering engaging one-to-one and small group activities to support early learning
- Assisting with phonics, early literacy, numeracy and language development
- Encouraging learning through play and creative activities
- Helping children develop social, emotional and communication skills
- Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
- Working closely with teachers to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
The Ideal Candidate:
- A recent graduate with a strong academic background
- Passionate about working with young children
- Patient, caring and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn
- Experience working with children (schools, nurseries, coaching, tutoring or childcare) is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent positions
- Outstanding hands-on experience within EYFS settings
- Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunities to work in both primary schools and nursery settings
- Excellent preparation for Primary PGCE, Schools Direct, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy and other child-focused careers
If you're ready to inspire young learners, build your classroom experience, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your Graduate EYFS Teaching Assistant role for September!
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