Early Years Teaching Assistant Contract Full Time NEW

• Early Years Teaching Assistant
• Primary School
• Hackney
• Full time (Term-time only)
• Start Date: September

A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Hackney are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their school from September. This is a full-time position starting in September 2025.

The Role

This Early Years Teaching Assistant role involves supporting pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage, within a school helping to deliver engaging play-based learning experiences. You will work closely with class teachers to create a stimulating and supportive environment where children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting early language and phonics development
• Assisting with play-based learning and daily routines
• Promoting social, emotional, and personal development
• Providing 1:1 or small group support where needed

A level 3 qualification in childcare or early years is highly desirable, but not essential for the right candidate with relevant experience and a proactive attitude.

The School

This well-regarded primary school in based in Hackney and is a popular choice for local families. Known for its inclusive ethos and creative curriculum the school has a strong focus on pupil wellbeing. The staff team is collaborative and highly supportive, with ongoing professional development opportunities for Teaching Assistants looking to progress in education. The school is easily accessible by public transport.

If you’re an enthusiastic and compassionate Early Years Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with children and making a real impact, then this is an excellent opportunity.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.