EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Greenwich - January 2027

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £90-£110 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunities
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Do you love helping young children take their first steps in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistants for January opportunities in Nursery and Reception classes across Greenwich.

We are looking for nurturing individuals who understand the importance of learning through play and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting learning through play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.

• Helping children develop early phonics, communication and numeracy skills.

• Supporting children with personal care, independence and daily routines.

• Assisting with observations and recording developmental progress.

• Providing additional support to children with SEND and EAL.

• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider EYFS team.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children aged 3-5.

• A relevant childcare qualification, such as Level 2 or 3, is desirable.

• Understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework.

• A caring, proactive and enthusiastic approach.

• Knowledge of phonics programmes such as Little Wandle or Read Write Inc. would be advantageous.

Why join Tradewind?

We offer competitive rates, access to CPD opportunities and ongoing support from our experienced primary recruitment team.

Whether you're an experienced Early Years practitioner or an established classroom TA looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore January 2027 EYFS opportunities in Greenwich.