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Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Lewisham

  • Sector:

    Primary Support

  • Job type:

    Permanent Contracts

  • Salary:

    £100.00 - £115.00 per day

  • Contact:

    Kevin Mbengi

  • Contact email:

    kevin@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    KM1066_1765546101

  • Published:

    about 4 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-11

  • Start date:

    06/01/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Deptford) | Jan Start | Long-Term

Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term position in Deptford? This warm, community-focused primary school is seeking a confident, proactive, and compassionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team from January, with trials taking place next week and the first week of January.

In this long-term Early Years Teaching Assistant role, you will support the class Monday to Friday, with Mondays and Fridays dedicated to covering the class. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Early Years Teaching Assistant who enjoys taking initiative and is comfortable leading learning when needed. Someone bold, courageous, and confident in behaviour management and classroom routines will thrive in this role.

The school is specifically looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience, as understanding child development, phonics, early learning goals, and play-based provision is essential.

This Early Years Teaching Assistant role is perfect for you if you:

  • Have recent experience working in Nursery or Reception

  • Are confident covering the class and leading activities independently

  • Want long-term stability in a supportive, welcoming primary school

  • Are available for trials next week or the first week of January

If you are an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. 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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%