Childhood Studies Graduates - Early Years Teaching Assistants Suitable to NQT

Childhood Studies Graduates - Early Years Teaching Assistant Opportunities

South East London | September 2026 Roles

Have you recently completed a Childhood Studies degree and want to gain valuable experience working with young children?

Academics Rochester is recruiting enthusiastic Childhood Studies graduates to work as Early Years Teaching Assistants in welcoming primary schools across South East London. We will have temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities available in September, providing an excellent pathway into careers in Early Years Education, Teaching, Child Development and SEND.

Working alongside experienced EYFS teachers and support staff, you will help children develop the skills they need to thrive during the most important stage of their education. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children in Nursery and Reception classrooms.

• Delivering play-based learning activities and small group interventions.

• Promoting children's communication, language and social development.

• Encouraging independence through engaging indoor and outdoor learning.

• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required.

• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge of child development while gaining practical classroom experience.

• A degree in Childhood Studies.

• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.

• Experience working with young children is desirable but not essential. This could include nursery work, volunteering, childcare, coaching or mentoring.

• Opportunities in primary schools across South East London.

• Temporary, long-term and permanent positions available.

• Competitive daily pay.

• Valuable experience for careers in Early Years, Teaching, Educational Psychology, SEND and Child Development.

• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities to progress into school-based teacher training and other Early Years careers.

We are recruiting for schools across:

• Bexley

• Greenwich

• Bromley

Whether you are looking to gain experience before teacher training or begin a rewarding career supporting young children, Academics Rochester can help you find the right opportunity.

Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in Early Years Education.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.