EYFS Teaching Assistant – Perivale, Ealing

Location: Perivale Ealing West London
Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / Next Academic Term
Salary: Competitive

School Overview

Situated in Perivale this primary school prides itself on its nurturing inclusive and child-centred Early Years provision. The school serves a multicultural community with a diverse mix of EAL learners and children requiring SEN support. Its EYFS department is designed to promote exploration creativity and independent learning offering children a safe and stimulating environment to develop their early literacy numeracy and social skills.

Classrooms are well-resourced bright and flexible supporting both structured adult-led activities and child-initiated learning. Outdoor spaces encourage physical development teamwork imaginative play and problem-solving. The schools strong inclusion ethos ensures children with additional needs including autism ADHD and speech and language difficulties receive tailored support to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Role Purpose

The EYFS Teaching Assistant will support children aged 35 across Nursery and Reception classes working closely with the EYFS lead and class teachers. This role involves supporting both the learning and emotional development of all pupils with a particular focus on SEN and EAL learners.

Responsibilities include facilitating play-based and structured learning supporting small-group interventions and fostering a positive nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering EYFS curriculum activities including phonics early literacy numeracy and creative play

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with SEN or EAL needs

• Encourage independence social skills positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Support classroom routines transitions snack times and outdoor play activities

• Observe assess and record pupil progress in line with EYFS learning goals

• Work collaboratively with teachers SENCO external specialists and parents to ensure consistent support

• Maintain safeguarding health and safety standards at all times

• Support childrens emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a caring patient and adaptable EYFS Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience or interest in early years or EYFS settings

• Understands child development and the EYFS framework

• Is confident supporting SEN EAL and diverse learners

• Maintains a calm empathetic and consistent approach to children

• Demonstrates excellent communication teamwork and organisational skills

• Can adapt to the dynamic and multicultural environment of an early years classroom

Training and Development

• EYFS induction and ongoing CPD opportunities

• SEN and inclusion training including autism awareness and EAL support

• Behaviour management and emotional wellbeing strategies

• Safeguarding and child protection updates

What the School Offers

• Supportive and experienced EYFS leadership and teaching team

• Inclusive child-centred ethos focused on development and wellbeing

• Well-resourced classrooms and stimulating outdoor learning areas

• Opportunities for professional development CPD and career progression

• A highly rewarding role where you can make a real impact on childrens early education

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.