Early Years Teaching Assistant

Hollydale Primary School, London, SE15 2AR

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year initially.
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual pro-rata salary £25,315 to £27,174

What skills and experience we're looking for

▪ Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Is an excellent practitioner, with high expectations and who uses this to deliver engaging learning?
• Has experience of teaching in EYFS (Reception) class.
• Has an innovative and exciting approach to learning.
• Has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others.
• Is a well organised and a proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team.

What the school offers its staff

• Be part of an inclusive school committed to nurturing and developing the potential of each child
• Work in a diverse vibrant borough
• Be part of an ever-improving school
• Enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert Early Years TA Oct 2026 FV.docx.pdf - 217 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS TA JD OCT 2026.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Guidance Notes.pdf - 47.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hollydale Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hollydale Primary School website
• Email address: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollydale-primary-school

We are a small, friendly one form entry primary school in the heart of Nunhead, offering a broad, creative curriculum for pupils aged 4-11 years old.

Arranging a visit to Hollydale Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk.

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