EYFS TA ACTON

Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Acton West London
Salary:FTE (pro-rata for part-time)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Considered
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 31st January 2026

About the School

We are a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in Acton West London serving children from nursery through Year 6. Our EYFS department is central to our vision of nurturing confident curious and independent learners. We pride ourselves on creating a safe stimulating and child-centred environment where each child is encouraged to explore play and develop foundational skills for lifelong learning.

Our school community is diverse welcoming families from a variety of cultural linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. The EYFS team focuses on personal social emotional development communication language and early numeracy and literacy skills ensuring that every child has a strong start to their education.

We value teamwork creativity and continuous professional development. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional early years education and prepare children for success in later key stages.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate patient and skilled EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality support to children aged 35 helping them develop academically socially and emotionally.

The role involves working closely with the EYFS Lead and classroom teachers to plan and implement engaging activities that meet the developmental needs of all children. You will help create a nurturing environment that encourages exploration independence and a love of learning.

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education enjoys working with young children and can foster positive relationships with pupils parents and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children in EYFS classrooms providing individual and group guidance as needed.

• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate learning activities across all areas of the EYFS curriculum including literacy numeracy expressive arts and physical development.

• Observe record and assess childrens progress to inform next steps in learning.

• Encourage and support childrens personal social and emotional development helping them build confidence and resilience.

• Support children with communication and language development including phonics and vocabulary acquisition.

• Work closely with the EYFS team to prepare resources and learning environments that are stimulating safe and inclusive.

• Promote positive behaviour through modelling encouragement and the consistent application of school policies.

• Liaise with parents to provide feedback on childrens progress and support homeschool links.

• Ensure the health safety and welfare of all children at all times adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Support transitions between nursery reception and Year 1 to ensure a smooth progression for all children.

• Facilitate play-based learning including structured and exploratory activities to encourage curiosity and problem-solving skills.

• Assist children with additional needs including early identification and support for SEND pupils in collaboration with the SENCo.

• Supervise children during meal times outdoor play and group activities ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience working with EYFS-aged children or in early years settings.

• Demonstrates patience empathy and understanding of young childrens development.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults.

• Is able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Possesses strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Has knowledge of safeguarding child protection and health and safety procedures.

• Understands the principles of child-centred learning and play-based education.

• Experience or interest in supporting children with SEND is highly desirable.

• Holds relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrates creativity and initiative in developing engaging and inclusive learning activities.

Professional Development and Benefits

We are committed to investing in our staff and provide:

• Opportunities for CPD in EYFS pedagogy SEND awareness behaviour management and safeguarding.

• Mentoring and support from experienced EYFS practitioners.

• Participation in school-wide initiatives and workshops to enhance teaching skills.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment with a focus on wellbeing and professional growth.

• Access to online training platforms and courses to develop career pathways in education.

• Engagement in school events celebrations and enrichment activities that contribute to a positive school culture.

Safeguarding Statement

Acton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups.