Early years teaching assistant

Job Description

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 . Alternatively, send your updated CV to