EYFS Teaching Assistant (Reception Class)
Garden Suburb Infant School, London, NW11 6XU9 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minute lunch break, Monday to Friday 32.5 per week, 39 weeks per annum (Term Time Only)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Barnet Unified Reward Grade D on the Council’s pay scale (£32,070 FTE; £25,101 pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team, working within our Reception classes. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong experience in Early Years education who is passionate about supporting young children at the start of their school journey.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the EYFS curriculum
- Play an active role in shaping a stimulating Reception environment, that maximises learning opportunities through high‑quality continuous provision
- Actively engage with the children within the environment, to promote their learning and development.
- Assist with observations, assessments and record‑keeping to support children’s progres
- Provide targeted interventions, including phonics using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised scheme
- Recognise and respond to the growing range of special educational needs (SEN) within the reception cohort
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience working in a reception class, including setting up the learning environment and supporting learning within the continuous provision.
- Has a good understanding of EYFS development, early reading and phonics
- Has experience delivering or supporting phonics interventions.
- Is patient, caring, flexible and works well as part of a team
- Has excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive Early Years team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A nurturing school environment that places children at the heart of all we do
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Garden Suburb Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
We value and celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community.
We seek to promote equality of opportunity for all applicants.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Garden Suburb Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Garden Suburb Infant School website
- Email address
- office@gsis.barnetmail.net
- Phone number
- 02084558198
We are a two-form entry infant school which takes children from Reception to Year 2. Our children are well behaved and motivated to learn and our staff work together as a supportive team. We teach creatively using a cross-curricular approach.
Arranging a visit to Garden Suburb Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@gsis.barnetmail.net.
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