Job Description

Teaching Assistant - EYFS (Mainstream Primary School)
Location: Islington
Salary: 90- 110 per day
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

• Competitive daily pay rates between 90- 110.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Play a crucial role in shaping the early learning experiences of young children.
• Gain valuable experience in a well-respected mainstream primary school.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in a 1-form entry mainstream primary school in Islington. This full-time, term-time-only role begins in January and offers a chance to help children thrive during their foundational years of education.

You will:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children, fostering their learning and development.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which may include:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Speech and Language Difficulties
  • Sensory Processing Needs
  • Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
  • Developmental delays and other early learning challenges.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Help monitor and record pupil progress, working collaboratively with teachers and parents.

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience working in UK schools, ideally in EYFS settings.
• A passion for early childhood education and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement for more information.

Apply now and be part of the team that shapes the future for young learners!