Job Description
Teaching Assistant - Early Years (Nursery/Reception)
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early stages of learning? Do you have experience working with young children in the early years (nursery/reception)? If you have a genuine desire to make a lasting impact on children in crucial years of their development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
SANZA Teaching Agency is working in partnership with a large, well regarded primary school in Barking & Dagenham. They are seeking that dedicated teaching assistants to join their early years (nursery/reception).
Further details:
The role will be a combination of 1:1 support for students with Autism, as well as
general classroom assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support for key students with additional needs
- Support learning through play-based and structured activities
- Assist with the development of early literacy, phonics, and numeracy skills
- Helping to maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Assisting with observations and tracking pupil progress
About You:
- Have previous experience as a teaching assistant in early years setting, such as nursery or reception
- Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly Autism
- Be patient, empathic, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Work effectively as part of a team while building positive relationships with children and staff
Next steps:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity as a Teaching Assistant (early years/nursery/reception) position, click 'Apply Now' or contact Lauren McNaught on 0207 845 6240. Alternatively, send your updated CV to lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com.
