EYFS Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Education Career in Merton!

Are you a dynamic graduate eager to accelerate your education career in Early Years? As our next EYFS Teaching Assistant in vibrant Merton, you’ll shape lives, spark imaginations, and become a cornerstone of a thriving, ambitious school community. Step into this pivotal role where your passion drives genuine change for our youngest learners. We're searching for future leaders in education—aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists who want to make their mark from day one.

Dive headfirst into an immersive, high-performing environment that values initiative and growth. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you’ll be mentored by inspiring professionals, see best practice in action, and be supported through unique CPD tailored for ambitious graduates. Our school—rated Good to Outstanding—prides itself on nurturing both children and adults, placing a premium on creativity, inclusion, and professional excellence.

Key Highlights:

• EYFS Teaching Assistant role with immediate impact
• Circa £28,000 Pro-rata – fantastic graduate starting salary
• Based in a highly regarded Merton school
• Ofsted rating: Good to Outstanding – recognised for innovation
• Unrivalled CPD: bespoke training, mentoring, career planning
• Outstanding launchpad for aspiring teachers, psychologists, SEN specialists
• Modern EYFS classrooms, endless teaching resources, vibrant outdoor learning

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting early years children to achieve their developmental milestones
• Collaborating with class teachers to deliver creative, high-impact learning
• Leading focused small-group and 1:1 interventions
• Fostering communication, social, and emotional skills daily
• Creating an inclusive, nurturing space where every child flourishes
• Observing progress, recording milestones, sharing insights with the team

Ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant for this Merton School:

• First-class graduate brimming with drive and ambition
• Genuine passion for education and child development
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist or future SEN professional
• Empathetic, adaptable, and proactive team player
• Determined to learn from expert educators and embrace feedback
• Committed to making a measurable difference every single day

Why Join This Merton School?:

• Phenomenal leadership dedicated to staff support and development
• Culture of innovation, mutual respect, and high achievement
• Regular, exclusive CPD events to springboard your next steps
• Collaborative, welcoming staff – your ideas and initiative matter
• Diverse, creative learners and a caring parent community
• Fast-track opportunities for promotion and sponsorship

How to Apply

Seize your chance to join a vibrant SEN team in Merton—immediate interviews are taking place for enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistants. Don’t let this pivotal role pass you by: submit your application quickly to be considered without delay!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!