Job title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Thurrock, UK
Job published: 11-11-2026
Job ID: 126494

Job Description

Early Years Teaching Assistant | Thurrock | ASAP

Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting young children with additional needs?

A welcoming primary school in Chafford Hundred is seeking a caring, dependable and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a young child within their Nursery setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Teaching Assistant with previous Nursery or Preschool experience who enjoys helping young children develop their confidence, communication and independence.

The Role:

  • Working 1:1 with a young child in Nursery who has additional SEND needs.
  • Providing consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day.
  • Supporting learning, play, communication and social development.
  • Assisting with personal care, including changing and toileting where required.
  • Helping the child engage with EYFS activities and daily routines.
  • Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience as an Early Years Teaching Assistant in a Nursery, Preschool or Early Years setting is highly desirable.
  • An Early Years Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children with additional learning needs.
  • Comfortable and happy to assist with personal care.
  • Patient, dependable and able to build positive relationships with young children.
  • Excellent people skills and a caring, approachable manner.
  • A proactive Early Years Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent and reliable support.

The Details:

  • Location: Chafford Hundred, Thurrock.
  • Hours: 8:50am – 3:00pm.
  • Break: 45 minutes.
  • Setting: Mainstream primary school, Nursery / EYFS.
  • Ideal for an Early Years Teaching Assistant who drives or can commute via the C2C line.

If you're an Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 SEND opportunity where you can make a real difference to a young child's development, we'd love to hear from you!

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Early Years Teaching Assistant | Thurrock | INDESX