EYFS Teaching Assistants – Bexley Primary Schools

Location: Bexley, South East London
Job Type: Flexible supply, short-term and potential long-term opportunities
Start Date: Upcoming opportunities
Pay: Dependent on experience, qualifications and individual assignment

Help Young Children Make a Brilliant Start to School

Are you a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who loves supporting children during their earliest stages of learning?

Forward Teaching is welcoming registrations from experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants interested in potential opportunities across Nursery and Reception settings in Bexley primary schools.

The early years are full of important milestones. From developing communication and friendships to exploring numbers, sounds and new experiences, every school day provides opportunities for children to grow.

EYFS Teaching Assistants play an important role in helping young learners feel safe, confident and excited about education.

Whether you enjoy supporting play-based learning, helping children develop early language skills or encouraging independence through everyday classroom routines, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children in Nursery and Reception classes.

• Encouraging learning through purposeful play and practical activities.

• Helping pupils develop early communication, language and listening skills.

• Supporting early literacy, phonological awareness and number recognition.

• Providing individual and small-group learning support.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions.

• Supporting children with additional learning needs, including SEND.

• Helping prepare engaging classroom activities and learning resources.

• Observing children’s engagement and sharing feedback with teaching staff.

• Supporting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and classroom routines.

• Working collaboratively with teachers and other early years professionals.

Responsibilities will vary depending on the school, age group and individual assignment.

Potential opportunities may include day-to-day supply, short-term classroom support and longer-term EYFS Teaching Assistant placements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Previous experience supporting children within Nursery, Reception or other early years educational settings.

• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

• Confidence supporting play-based learning and early development.

• Experience encouraging communication, language and early numeracy skills.

• A patient, warm and encouraging approach.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• An understanding of positive behaviour and emotional development.

• The ability to adapt support to children’s individual needs.

• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.

A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 early years or Teaching Assistant qualification would be beneficial, although practical classroom experience is also valued.

Experience supporting children with SEND, speech and language needs or early communication difficulties would be particularly welcome.

Some Nursery assignments may require specific qualifications or other eligibility criteria, which will be confirmed for each opportunity.

Why Register with Forward Teaching?

At Forward Teaching, we believe successful education recruitment starts with understanding people.

We know that working in early years education requires patience, creativity, energy and a genuine interest in helping children develop.

That’s why we take time to learn about your experience, strengths and working preferences before discussing suitable opportunities.

By registering with Forward Teaching, you can benefit from:

• A friendly, approachable education recruitment service.

• Potential opportunities across Bexley primary schools.

• Flexible supply and longer-term working options.

• Opportunities to develop your early years classroom experience.

• Clear communication throughout the recruitment process.

• Personal support from a dedicated recruitment contact.

Whether you’re looking for occasional supply days, regular weekly work or a more consistent school placement, we’d welcome a conversation.

Register Your Interest Today

If you’re an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant interested in exploring opportunities across Bexley primary schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Forward Teaching to discuss your experience, qualifications, availability and preferred working arrangements.

Email: lottie@forward-teaching.co.uk
Telephone: 020 3633 1444

Forward Teaching | Connecting Great People With Great Schools

Forward Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of their right to work in the UK.

This advert welcomes registrations for potential upcoming opportunities. Individual assignments are subject to school requirements and availability.