Teaching Assistant - Early Years (Nursery/Reception) Location: Havering (Hornchurch) Start Date: September 2026 Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young children in their early stages of learning? Do you have experience working within early years (nursery/reception) and a desire to help children build strong foundations for future success? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. SANZA Teaching Agency is working in partnership with a highly regarded primary school in Havering (Hornchurch) that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their early years (nursery/reception). This rewarding role will involve a combination of one-to-one support for pupils with Autism and general classroom assistance. Key Responsibilities Supporting children's learning through play-based and structured activities Assisting with the development of early literacy, phonics, and numeracy skills Helping to maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils Assisting with observations and tracking pupil progress Promoting children's confidence, independence, and overall wellbeing About You To be successful in this role, you will: Ideally hold a CACHE Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent (such as a qualified Nursery Nurse or Early Years Practitioner) Have previous experience working within an Early Years setting, such as Nursery or Reception Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly Autism Demonstrate patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills Work effectively as part of a team while building positive relationships with children and staff Apply Today To be considered for this exciting Early Years/Reception Teaching Assistant position, click 'Apply Now' or contact Lauren McNaught on 0207 845 6240. Alternatively, send your updated CV to lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com .