Job Description

Early Years Teaching Assistant | Newham | Immediate Start

Are you a graduate or recent graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before teacher training or a long-term career in education? This high-performing primary school in Newham is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join immediately on a full-time, long-term basis within a well-established Early Years setting. This role is ideal for graduates with strong child-centred experience and a genuine interest in early education.

This school consistently achieves excellent Early Years outcomes, with over 80% of pupils reaching a Good Level of Development, well above national averages. Phonics outcomes are equally strong, with Year 1 screening results regularly exceeding national figures. The Early Years team benefits from well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces, a clear phonics programme, and strong support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start | Newham
£444–£513 weekly via PAYE (including holiday pay)

• Full-time, long-term Early Years Teaching Assistant role
• Immediate start within a high-achieving primary school
• Work closely with Reception pupils supporting early language and development
• Excellent training and mentoring from experienced EYFS practitioners
• Access to phonics and early years CPD throughout the academic year
• Shared planning and strong team collaboration across the phase
• Ideal preparation for future teacher training or PGCE applications

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across Reception during lessons and continuous provision
• Assist with early reading, phonics, speech and language development
• Work closely with class teachers to deliver targeted pupil support
• Help maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment

The successful candidate will:

• Be a graduate or recent graduate with strong academic credentials
• Have good child-centred experience working with young children
• Demonstrate patience, initiative and strong communication skills
• Show a genuine interest in education and long-term school-based work

If you are seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant role in Newham with an immediate start, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a school with strong outcomes and exceptional staff support.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Early Years Teaching Assistant’ in ‘Newham’. 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.