EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant
TimePlan Education
Location: East London & Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm (depending on the setting)
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for early childhood education?
If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or child development, this is the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable experience in an Early Years setting.
We are working with a range of welcoming primary schools and nurseries looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their EYFS teams from September. You'll play a key role in supporting children during the most important stage of their educational journey, helping them develop confidence, communication skills and a love of learning.
The Role:
- Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classrooms
- Delivering engaging one-to-one and small group activities to support early learning
- Assisting with phonics, early literacy, numeracy and language development
- Encouraging learning through play and creative activities
- Helping children develop social, emotional and communication skills
- Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
- Working closely with teachers to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
The Ideal Candidate:
- A recent graduate with a strong academic background
- Passionate about working with young children
- Patient, caring and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn
- Experience working with children (schools, nurseries, coaching, tutoring or childcare) is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent positions
- Outstanding hands-on experience within EYFS settings
- Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunities to work in both primary schools and nursery settings
- Excellent preparation for Primary PGCE, Schools Direct, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy and other child-focused careers
If you're ready to inspire young learners, build your classroom experience, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your Graduate EYFS Teaching Assistant role for September! 🌟
Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children
and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.
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