Job Description

Primary School Enfield Term-time only contract September 2025

A lovely primary school in Enfield are seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible for the rest of the academic year.

The Role

In this role you will be joining a large staff team based within the school's Nursery & Reception Classes. You will take on Teaching assistant responsibilities and be working closely with the class teacher to plan and prepare play-based learning activities. You should have good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and how to effectively younger children to make progress in all areas of learning. You will be involved in teaching early phonics and leading small groups as well as some whole class carpet sessions.


This role is offered on a full-time basis (8.30am - 4.00pm) during school term-time.

The School

This large, vibrant primary school is rated 'good' by Ofsted and is a popular choice for local families. Children are encouraged to develop a true love of learning through engaging and exciting lessons and enrichment activities. The school achieves good results through their consistent approach and high expectations of both pupils and staff. The school has an established leadership team in place who lead a dedicated teaching and support staff team. There is good support for all staff and regular professional development opportunities. The school is in the borough of Enfield and easily accessible via car and public transport.



We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.