EYFS Teaching Assistant – Nurturing Primary School (Muswell Hill, North London)

Location: Muswell Hill North London
Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP or Next Academic Term
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

School Overview

This welcoming and inclusive primary school in Muswell Hill is renowned for its strong EYFS provision and commitment to ensuring every child feels supported confident and happy. Serving a diverse community the school places particular emphasis on early language development emotional wellbeing and inclusive practice.

The EYFS classrooms are bright stimulating and designed to encourage curiosity creativity and independence. Teaching Assistants are key members of the Early Years team and play an essential role in supporting pupils academic social and emotional development.

The school prides itself on its proactive approach to inclusion and early intervention. Pupils with SEN EAL or speech and language needs are supported through targeted strategies and staff work closely with external professionals to ensure personalised learning.

Due to growing demand in Nursery and Reception the school is now seeking a skilled and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team.

Role Purpose

The EYFS Teaching Assistant will work with children aged 35 supporting their development across all areas of learning. You will assist in delivering a balanced curriculum of child-initiated play and teacher-led activities while providing targeted support to individual pupils and small groups.

A large part of this role involves supporting pupils with SEN including autism ADHD speech and language difficulties and emotional or behavioural needs. You will help children regulate emotions develop social skills and access learning in a calm inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EYFS learning through play-based and structured activities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils requiring additional help

• Assist with phonics early reading mark-making and early maths

• Support children with SEN and additional learning needs

• Promote positive behaviour independence and self-regulation

• Assist with classroom routines transitions and daily activities

• Support outdoor learning physical development and creative play

• Observe assess and record childrens progress and achievements

• Collaborate with teachers SENCO and external professionals

• Support personal care needs as required

• Maintain safeguarding health and safety standards at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a patient nurturing and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for Early Years and SEN support.

You should demonstrate:

• Experience working in EYFS or early years settings

• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development

• Experience or interest in supporting SEN and inclusive education

• Calm consistent and empathetic approach

• Strong communication teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility and resilience in a busy classroom environment

Training and Development

The school provides:

• EYFS and curriculum-focused induction and CPD

• SEN and autism awareness training

• Behaviour management and wellbeing strategies

• Safeguarding and child protection updates

Progression pathways exist to become SEN TA HLTA or a classroom teacher.

What the School Offers

• Supportive leadership and experienced EYFS team

• Inclusive and child-centred ethos

• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Commitment to staff development and wellbeing

• A highly rewarding role impacting childrens lives

Safeguarding

Enhanced DBS checks and references are required. The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.