Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Lambeth | September 2026

Location: Lambeth (near Clapham South)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Long-term (with potential to become permanent)
Pay: £90-£120 per day (dependent on experience)

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Lambeth is seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join its Reception team from September 2026.

This Early Years Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting young children through their first year of school. The school has a well-established Early Years provision where learning through play, language development and nurturing relationships are central to the curriculum.

Working alongside an experienced Reception Teacher, the successful Early Years Teaching Assistant will help create an engaging learning environment while supporting children's academic, social and emotional development.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning within a busy Reception classroom

• Deliver small-group activities focusing on phonics, early literacy and number

• Encourage communication, independence and positive social development

• Help prepare stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Observe children's progress and contribute to ongoing assessment

• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and the wider Early Years team

The school is looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant who:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)

• Has experience working within an EYFS setting

• Has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework

• Is enthusiastic, patient and able to build strong relationships with young children

• Is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

• Competitive daily rates

• A supportive and experienced Early Years team

• High-quality training and ongoing professional development

• Excellent indoor and outdoor learning facilities

• A welcoming leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role

If you are a qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Lambeth, apply today to be considered for this exciting Early Years Teaching Assistant position starting in September 2026.

Reeson Education:

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At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%