Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (early years/nursery/reception) Barking & Dagenham September 2026 Are you passionate about supporting young children in the early years of development? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a crucial role in laying down the foundations and setting children up for a thriving educational journey? If so, we would love to hear from you! SANZA Teaching Agency are delighted to support a vibrant primary school in Barking & Dagenham with a close- knit "family feel". They are seeking teaching assistants for roles within early years (early years/nursery/reception). The role: This rewarding opportunity involves supporting children in early years (nursery and reception). You will work on a 1:1 basis with key students who have additional needs (SEN). About you: • Will need to have experience working with young children, ideally as a teaching assistant within an early years (nursery/reception) or primary school setting (ideally key stage 1). • Warm, patient, caring and able to build trusting relationships with children. • Believe in play- based approaches to learning and development • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Able to support children's language, literacy, numeracy and social development. • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Next steps: Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a teaching assistant (early years/nursery/reception) or contact Lauren McNaught on or alternatively send an updated CV to