Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant – Islington Primary School£100-£120 per day PAYE | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Maternity Cover
SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be working with a wonderful two-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Islington, seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and experienced Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team as soon as possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, welcoming school community where staff work collaboratively to provide children with the very best start to their education.
The school is looking for someone who is confident working within EYFS, can hit the ground running and is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development.
The Role – Early Years Practitioner/EYFS TA
Position: Early Years Educator / EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Islington, North London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time maternity cover until at least July 2027
Working Days: Monday to Friday, 5 days per week
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (4:30pm finish on Mondays for staff training)
Pay: £100-£120 per day PAYE, depending on experience and qualifications
Age Group: EYFS – Children aged 3-5 years
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, creative and stimulating EYFS activities.
- Work with children aged 3-5 years, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
- Encourage learning through play, exploration and continuous provision.
- Provide individual and small-group support, adapting activities to meet children’s needs.
- Support children’s early communication, language, literacy, numeracy and social development.
- Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure children make excellent progress.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has strong experience working within EYFS, ideally in a Nursery or Reception classroom.
- Ideally holds a CACHE Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, although highly experienced EYFS practitioners without this qualification are encouraged to apply.
- Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and learning through play.
- Is proactive, enthusiastic, nurturing and confident supporting young children.
- Can hit the ground running and quickly become a valued member of the team.
- Is passionate about early childhood education and helping children reach their full potential.
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