Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

SMART Teachers is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools from September 2026 .

About the role

As a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant , you will support children within Nursery and Reception, helping to deliver a creative, play-based curriculum that encourages children to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

You'll assist with classroom activities, support individual pupils and small groups, contribute to observations and assessments, and help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of supply or a long-term opportunity within one school, we'll work with you to find a role that matches your preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within Nursery and Reception classes
• Deliver engaging learning through play and child-led activities
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support their development
• Assist with observations and contribute to children's learning journals where required
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence
• Help prepare and maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the wider Early Years team

About the school

Our partner schools include a diverse range of mainstream primary schools across Hammersmith & Fulham, from friendly one-form entry schools to larger multi-form entry settings. Each school places a strong emphasis on providing children with an engaging and nurturing start to their education through high-quality Early Years provision.

You'll work alongside experienced EYFS teachers, supportive leadership teams, and passionate Early Years professionals who are committed to creating stimulating learning environments where children can thrive. Many of our long-term roles also have the potential to become permanent.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant you will:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (CACHE, NVQ or equivalent)
• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting or UK primary school
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Years of previous experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on View phone number on smartteachers.co.uk or email [email protected] .