Early Years Nursery Assistant – Playful, Supportive Learning

The Primary First Trust Limited; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayplace Primary School, part of The Primary First Trust, is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to work with the Nursery Teacher, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing in a warm Early Years environment. You will help deliver the EYFS curriculum, plan and run play-based activities, supervise children, observe progress, and build positive relationships with children and parents.

The role requires a childcare qualification and a genuine passion for early childhood.

Qualifications

• A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Early Years or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in the Early Years age range.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Patience, warmth, and excellent communication skills.
• A team player who is reliable, flexible, and proactive.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Help plan and deliver engaging play-based activities.
• Supervise and support children during learning, play, and routines.
• Observe and record children's progress and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Patience & warmth

Excellent communication

Team player

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 2/3 in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Mayplace Primary School, part of The Primary First Trust, is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to work with the Nursery Teacher, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing in a warm Early Years environment. You will help deliver the EYFS curriculum, plan and run play-based activities, supervise children, observe progress, and build positive relationships with children and parents.

The role requires a childcare qualification and a genuine passion for early childhood.