Reception Teaching Assistant

East Lane Primary School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NT

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)

Reception Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated EYFS practitioner ready to inspire and nurture the youngest learners? We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Reception Class Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant reception team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and is inspired by the impact EYFS practitioners have on children throughout their school career.

East Lane Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. Housed in a purpose-built £14 million building with exceptional resources, our school is located adjacent to Wembley High, providing our children with an 'all-through' experience of outstanding schools. Our EYFS department has been newly renovated through our work with Early Excellence and features brand new purpose-built early years furniture and resources. Our creative and ambitious curriculum is delivered through adult led sessions as well as purposeful child led opportunities.

As a 3 form-entry school with pupils from Year 1 through to Year 6, East Lane Primary School has consistently demonstrated exceptionality in all areas, including Early Years, Phonics, KS1 SATs, and KS2 SATs. This academic year, we have welcomed 4 classes into our Reception cohort 2026/2027. Our outstanding results continue to be among the highest in Brent and significantly above the national average.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to be part of a school that maintains exceptional standards

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as an outstanding role model and supporting classroom practitioner, inspiring learning opportunities.
• Support the delivery of lessons and deliver sessions that meet the requirements of the Read Write Inc Programme and EYFS curriculum.
• Demonstrate excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing, and numeracy skills.
• Set high expectations for all children and have a real determination and belief that all children can succeed and progress well.
• Personalise learning to ensure high-quality interactions and engagement.
• Be an outstanding team member and use initiative to drive their practise forward.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Plan and provide an enabling environment that promotes effective care, teaching, and learning alongside the class teacher.
• Manage behaviour to the highest standard rooted in mutually respect and kindness.
• Make a positive contribution to the school community as a whole.

Experience:

• Experience in teaching Early Years Foundation Stage desirable

Skills and Knowledge:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, parents and children

Join us and make a positive contribution to the lives of our pupils. Interviews will take place from Monday 2nd November 2026. Apply today!

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 East Lane Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: East Lane Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-lane-primary-school

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