Early Years Teaching Assistant

Plumcroft Primary School, London, SE18 3HW

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,749.00 Annually (Actual)

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an experienced full time Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team. The ideal candidate will support the learning, development, and well-being of children in Reception (EYFS) through engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote independence, creativity, curiosity, and confidence. You will help create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, problem-solve, and develop essential life skills through play-based learning.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Children's Learning

• Assist in planning and delivering practical, child-led, and play-based learning activities.
• Encourage children to explore, investigate, and learn through hands-on experiences both indoors and outdoors.
• Support the development of early literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills through creative activities.
• Promote independent learning by encouraging children to make choices, solve problems, and complete age or ability-appropriate tasks on their own.
• Observe and respond to children's interests, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.

Creating an Engaging Learning Environment

• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Set up and organise learning areas that encourage exploration, creativity, and independent access to resources.
• Support activities involving art, construction, sensory play, role play, gardening, cooking, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Ensure resources are accessible and invite children to take ownership of their learning.

Supporting Children's Development

• Foster children's confidence, resilience, and self-esteem through positive encouragement.
• Model and promote positive behaviour, cooperation, and respect for others.
• Support children's emotional well-being and help them develop self-regulation skills.
• Encourage creativity, imagination, and critical thinking through open-ended questioning and discussion.
• Have high expectations of language and oracy skills, ensuring that these are modelled at all times.

Observation and Assessment

• Observe children's progress and contribute to assessment records in line with EYFS requirements.
• Share observations with teachers and parents when appropriate.
• Identify and support children who may require additional assistance or intervention.

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection policies and procedures.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children at all times.
• Support children with personal care needs where required.

Teamwork and Communication

• Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, and families to support children's learning and development.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute ideas for enriching the learning environment and curriculum experiences.

Safeguarding Statement:
Plumcroft Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check, satisfactory references, and right to work in the UK. We follow safer recruitment procedures and expect all staff to adhere to our child protection policies and report any concerns.

Equal Opportunities:
Plumcroft Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership

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

Plumcroft Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore early applications are advised.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Plumcroft Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 1019 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plumcroft Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plumcroft-primary-school

Plumcroft is a five-form entry school located on two sites. The Plum Lane Campus is on the side of Shooters Hill in Plumstead and the Vincent Road Campus is in the heart of Woolwich. We are a diverse and friendly community, who love to celebrate our differences as well as sharing joint interests. Our school population is made up of a number of different traditions and backgrounds and we hold regular community events in order to recognise and celebrate these varied cultures.

We have an outstanding PE department and an excellent music programme ensuring that all children have the opportunity to sing and learn a musical instrument and participate in public performances.

We provide a broad and balanced primary education which meets every child’s needs, interests and aspirations. We nurture each child's attainment, progress and enjoyment of learning in all subjects. We promote independence of thought and develop a sense of responsibility for the children's own achievements, behaviour and well-being.

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