Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference PDTA4567876_1779441956
Closing date June 21, 2026
Location East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Hackney, LondonSalary: £1,900 - £2,400 per monthStart Date: Immediate / SeptemberContract: Full-time

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hackney is seeking a qualified EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children within a nurturing Nursery or Reception setting, helping pupils develop key early learning, communication, and social skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

The school has a strong Early Years provision, supportive leadership team, and a collaborative staff culture focused on helping every child thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support teaching and learning within EYFS

  • Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions

  • Support phonics, early reading, and numeracy development

  • Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development

  • Assist with classroom activities and daily routines

  • Work closely with the EYFS team and parents where required

    • Requirements

    Essential:

  • Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification or equivalent

  • Experience working within an EYFS setting

  • Good understanding of the EYFS framework

  • GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

    • Desirable:

  • Experience within a primary school setting

  • Knowledge of phonics and early interventions

  • Strong communication and behaviour management skills

    • To apply, please submit your CV or contact Veritas Education on 0203 026 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.'

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