EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Dynamic Start for Aspiring Educators

Ready to launch your education career in one of Islington’s most forward-thinking primary settings? This exceptional EYFS Teaching Assistant role will place you at the heart of transformation, nurturing the youngest minds and helping to build the very foundation of their educational journeys. We are seeking a graduate bursting with ambition, energy, and compassion to join a renowned, inclusive team—someone who views this as the first step towards a distinguished career in teaching, psychology, or SEN.
Set within a vibrant, modern Islington school rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the EYFS Teaching Assistant will enjoy world-class mentorship, targeted CPD, and hands-on responsibility from day one. You’ll experience expertly-resourced early years classrooms and be surrounded by innovative colleagues who share your passion for child development. This is your chance to thrive, to learn from outstanding practitioners, and to make a lasting difference—while laying real, ambitious foundations for your own future.
Key Highlights:

EYFS Teaching Assistant post supporting Nursery and Reception
Circa £28,000 Pro-rata – a premium rate for school support staff
Located in central Islington, with excellent transport connections
Ofsted rating: Good to Outstanding, famed for inclusion and creativity
Gold-standard CPD, weekly graduate forums, and regular progression routes into teacher training
Ideal for high-achieving graduates and aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists
Stunning, newly refurbished Early Years Base with sensory and outdoor spaces

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivering purposeful, creative learning activities for children aged 3-5
Offering tailored, 1:1 and small-group interventions for children with emerging needs
Closely collaborating with Early Years Teachers and SEN specialists
Tracking and celebrating milestones in emotional, social, and cognitive development
Championing a culture of curiosity, kindness, and independence in every interaction

Ideal "EYFS Teaching Assistant" for this Islington School:

Outstanding academic background (minimum 2:1 degree required)
Aspires to a career in teaching, psychology, SEN, or educational leadership
Driven, creative, empathetic, and wholly committed to child-centred learning
Ready to actively engage across all areas: classroom, sensory, and outdoors
Eager to learn, take initiative, and reflect with openness

Why Join This Islington School?:

Multi award-winning staff development and clear progression into PGCE/teacher training
Exceptionally inclusive ethos—diverse, respectful, and supportive team
Access to in-house specialists: speech therapists, counsellors, and SEN experts
High staff wellbeing focus: coaching, flexible benefits and real recognition
A school where your ideas, energy, and drive will be truly valued from day one

Join this thriving Islington education community and ignite your career as an EYFS Teaching Assistant. If you have the drive, vision, and heart to inspire young learners, apply now—exclusive interviews are in progress, and this opportunity will not last.
How to Apply

Ready to step into a rewarding SEN support role in Islington? Interviews are already in motion—make your move today if you want to be considered. Submit your CV swiftly to guarantee you don’t miss this unique EYFS Teaching Assistant opportunity.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!