Job title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London Borough of Redbridge
Job published: 27-06-2025
Job ID: 106113

Job Description

 Early Years Teaching Assistant- Redbridge – September 2025 Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a high-achieving independent school in Redbridge, starting September 2025. This role is ideal for a passionate individual eager to contribute to a nurturing Early Years setting known for academic excellence, creativity, and outstanding pupil care.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support the learning and development of children aged 3–5 in a vibrant, well-resourced environment that places equal emphasis on academic and personal growth.

Why become an Early Years Teaching Assistant?

  • Term-time only | Full-time role offering excellent work-life balance

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Access to training and career progression within a leading independent school

  • Work in a collaborative, well-supported Early Years team in Redbridge

  • Daily enrichment through play-based learning in modern indoor and outdoor spaces

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Your Role:

  • Deliver outstanding support across Nursery and Reception classes

  • Help implement the EYFS framework with creativity and care

  • Encourage independence, curiosity, and positive social development

  • Support individual needs including SEND, EAL and stretch activities

  • Collaborate closely with class teachers, parents, and the wider pastoral team

  • Prepare engaging resources and contribute to a stimulating learning environment

Who is the ideal Early Years Teaching Assistant?

  • Holds an EYFS-related degree (e.g. Early Childhood Studies, Primary Education with EYFS)

  • Experience in an Early Years classroom or nursery setting

  • Enthusiastic, nurturing and confident communicator

  • Based in or able to commute to Redbridge

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Early Years Teaching Assistant in Redbridge. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Early Years Teaching Assistant role.

Early Years Teaching Assistant | Redbridge