Early Years Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers are looking for a caring and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Nursery School based in Southwark for the rest of the academic year.

You will be supporting children throughout the Nursery, helping them engage in play‑based learning, daily routines, and social development. You will be working with children from 0‑5 years old, so previous experience within a similar role is very desirable.

This is a full‑time position and the hours will be 8:30am – 4pm.

• Have experience working with children aged 2 – 5 years.
• Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about Early Years education.
• Be confident supporting learning through play, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs or challenging behaviour (desirable).
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, and positive in their approach.

• A team of specialist education consultants, many with teaching experience.
• Support and guidance throughout your job search and interviews.
• You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, and in many cases from day one.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of your registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.