Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Early Years/Reception Havering (Hornchurch) September 2026 Are you an experienced teaching assistant looking for an opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact each day? Do you have previous experience working within early years/reception? Do you have a passion for working in the early years and contributing to laying down the positive foundations and learning first learning experiences of young children? If so, this may be the role for you! SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of an excellent primary school in Havering (Hornchurch). They are looking for a teaching assistant to work in the early years/reception. The role will be a mix of 1:1 work (supporting students with Autism), and general teaching assistant. The role: Supporting children with learning through play and structured activities Assisting with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy development Encouraging positive social and emotional development Helping to create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment Supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups Assisting with observations and monitoring pupil progress Promoting children's confidence, independence, and wellbeing About you: Would ideally hold a minimum CACHE Level 3 early years qualification ie be a qualified nursery nurse/early years professional Must exhibit patience, empathy, and strong communication and teamwork skills Must have previous experience working within the early years (nursery/reception) Must have previous experience working with SEN/Autism Next steps: Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a teaching assistant in early years/reception or contact Lauren McNaught on (phone number removed) or alternatively send an updated CV to