Teaching Assistant

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:

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• Provide 1:1 support for key students with additional needs
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• Support learning through play-based and structured activities
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• Assist with the development of early literacy, phonics, and numeracy skills
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• Helping to maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
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• Assisting with observations and tracking pupil progress
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About You:

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• Have previous experience as a teaching assistant in early years setting, such as nursery or reception
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• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly Autism
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• Be patient, empathic, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills
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• Work effectively as part of a team while building positive relationships with children and staff
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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 . Alternatively, send your updated CV to