EYFS Teaching Assistant – East Ham

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in East Ham, starting as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey. The school has a strong focus on early years provision and provides a caring, stimulating, and well-resourced EYFS environment. Staff work closely as a team to ensure children feel safe, confident, and excited about learning. Senior leadership is supportive, approachable, and committed to staff development and wellbeing. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support children in Nursery or Reception. You will help deliver engaging, play-based learning activities and support children’s social, emotional, and academic development. You may also support children with additional needs, ensuring they are fully included in classroom activities. Key Responsibilities Support children’s learning through play-based EYFS activities Work with small groups and individual children to support development Assist with phonics, early reading, writing, and number work Support children with personal care routines where required Promote positive behaviour, independence, and social skills Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment Support observations, assessments, and learning records Assist with classroom setup, resources, and displays Support children during transitions, outdoor learning, and playtimes Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS policies at all times The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will: Have experience working in EYFS, Nursery, Reception, or early years settings Be caring, patient, and enthusiastic Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework Be confident supporting young children’s emotional and social development Have good communication and teamwork skills Be proactive, reliable, and flexible Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing A relevant early years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) is desirable, but the school also welcomes candidates with strong EYFS experience and a genuine passion for early childhood education. The school is based in East Ham, with excellent public transport links and a diverse, welcoming community. Staff benefit from a positive working environment where early years education is valued and supported. How to Apply To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.