1:1 Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Title

1:1 Early Years Teaching Assistant

Start Date

September 2026

Location

Acton

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£108 per day

About the role and school

A nurturing and inclusive Early Years setting in Acton is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This rewarding 1

1 Early Years Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs within a supportive Early Years environment.

The successful 1

1 Early Years Teaching Assistant will provide focused one-to-one support to help a child access learning, build confidence, and develop key social and communication skills throughout the school day.

The school is a well-established Early Years provision within the local community, recognised for its supportive ethos and child-focused approach to learning. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. The leadership team is highly supportive and places strong importance on staff wellbeing, professional development, and building positive partnerships with families. The Early Years environment is well-resourced, with indoor and outdoor learning spaces designed to support creativity, independence, and play-based learning.

This 1

1 Early Years Teaching Assistant role would suit a patient, caring, and proactive individual with SEN experience who is committed to making a positive impact on a child's early development. The school is looking for a 1:1 Early Years Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships, adapt support strategies to meet individual needs, and work effectively as part of a wider team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Teaching Assistant looking to gain valuable experience within a welcoming and supportive setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a child within the Early Years setting
• Support the child's communication, social, emotional, and academic development
• Adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff members, and parents
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources, and daily routines
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the wider school team

Qualifications/Experience

· SEN experience

· Experience as an Early Years Teaching Assistant or in a similar role

· Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role

· Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

· Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this 1

1 Early Years Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Freya at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.