Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Salary: £550-£600 per week
Start: January 2026

About Our School
Horizon Teachers have partnered with a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive mainstream primary located in the heart of Tower Hamlets. We strive to improve children’s life chances by providing the knowledge, skills and care to help every child become a confident, responsible and successful learner. Our vision emphasises high expectations, curiosity, resilience and teamwork, and our community actively promotes respect, cooperation and a love of learning.

The Role
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and skilled EYFS Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to join our Early Years team. You will work closely with teachers to support children’s learning, development and well-being, ensuring every child feels safe, engaged and inspired to succeed.

Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:

• Assist with the delivery of high-quality EYFS learning activities that reflect the EYFS curriculum goals.
• Support children’s literacy, numeracy, communication and physical development through targeted activities.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to support learning and participation.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social skills and confidence in all children.
• Support children’s emotional well-being and independence in the classroom and outdoor areas.
• Assist with preparing and organising resources that create a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
• Help monitor children’s progress and contribute observations to inform future planning.
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding, pastoral and behaviour policies at all times.
• Work closely with class teachers, the EYFS lead and support staff to ensure continuity and quality of provision.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers to support learning at school and home.

Why Horizon Teachers?

• We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers
• A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
• We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.