Reception Year Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary role from April 2026 until the end of the academic year This school provides a calm, nurturing, and well‑organised early years environment where children benefit from supportive adults, clear routines, and purposeful learning experiences. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations and a positive ethos, helping pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Children respond well to consistent support that promotes independence, communication, and steady early progress. Duties as Reception Year Teaching Assistant: Provide full-time support in a Reception classroom Support children with early learning activities, including phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and play‑based learning Work with small groups and individuals to reinforce learning Support children with routines, transitions, and social development Assist the class teacher with classroom organisation and preparation Help maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines Support pupils with additional needs where required Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare Ideal Reception Year Teaching Assistant: Previous experience supporting children in Reception or EYFS is essential Understanding of early years development and classroom routines Calm, patient, and nurturing approach Confident supporting small groups and 1:1 learning Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable, proactive, and committed to supporting pupil progress Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting child well‑being Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!