EYFS Teaching Assistant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference leon4823_1773045275
Closing date April 8, 2026
Location South East London, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

EYFS Teaching Assistant Location: Southwark, South East London Start Date: Easter 2026 Pay: £95 - £115 per day

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Southwark to recruit an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant for an Easter 2026 start.

This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school is known for its supportive ethos and strong focus on both academic progress and pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will work within the Early Years Foundation Stage, supporting children with a range of additional needs to access learning through play-based activities, structured classroom support, and targeted interventions.

This role would suit a patient, proactive, and caring individual with a genuine passion for early childhood development and supporting young learners with SEND.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience supporting children in an EYFS or primary school setting (essential)

  • Experience working with SEND, such as ASD, speech and language needs, SEMH, or developmental delay

  • A good understanding of early years development and the EYFS framework

  • A calm, nurturing, and resilient approach

    • Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to pupils with additional needs within the EYFS classroom

  • Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support and interventions

  • Support children's social, emotional, and communication development

  • Deliver small group and targeted learning sessions

    • Why Join This School?

  • A friendly and supportive school community

  • Experienced leadership and SENCO support

  • Access to excellent CPD and training opportunities

  • The chance to make a real difference in children's early learning and development

    • If you are a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in a Southwark primary school, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply today, or contact Veritas Education on 020 3026 6150 for more information.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now