Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Support from an experienced education팀

Transparent and ethical recruitment

Opportunities for further roles across

partner schools

Job summary

Astro Education are recruiting Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistants to join our partner schools in Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent. Start immediately, with flexible, part-time or full-time positions, term-time only where applicable.

These roles support nursery and early years teams, focusing on play-based learning and strong child development. Prior experience in Early Years and Level 2/3 childcar e is preferred, with paediatric first aid desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years Education preferred.
• Passionate about Early Years learning and development.
• Patient, nurturing, and able to build strong relationships with young children.
• Confident supporting learning through play and structured activities.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Paediatric First Aid certification would be highly desirable, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily Nursery activities.
• Encourage children’s early communication, play and social development.
• Assist with learning through play and structured activities.
• Support children with routines, independence and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with other staff to support children’s development and wellbeing.

Skills

Patient & nurturing

Team collaboration

Play-based learning support

Communication skills

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years Education

Job description

Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistant

Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent

Start: Immediately

£90 – £100 per day

8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only

About the Opportunity

Astro Education are working in partnership with several warm and welcoming primary schools and nurseries across Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent to recruit Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistants to join Early Years teams immediately.

These are ongoing, flexible, part-time or full-time positions, starting immediately, supporting children in Nursery and Early Years settings.

Our partner schools have a strong focus on early development, play-based learning and creating safe, engaging environments for young children, and they are looking for individuals who share this passion for Early Years education.

These roles would suit experienced Early Years practitioners or Teaching Assistants who enjoy working with younger children and supporting their early learning and development.

The Role

Working as part of a Early Years / Nursery team, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with daily Nursery activities
• Encouraging children’s early communication, play and social development
• Assisting with learning through play and structured activities
• Supporting children with routines, independence and positive behaviour
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment
• Working closely with other staff to support children’s development and wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Level 2/3 qualified in Childcare or Early Years Education (preferred)
• Passionate about Early Years learning and development
• Patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with young children
• Confident supporting learning through play and structured activities
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Paediatric First Aid certification would be highly desirable, though not essential.

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people. We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and long-term relationships with schools and educators.

We work closely with schools across Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent to ensure the right people are placed in the right environments where they can thrive.

What You’ll Get With Astro Education

• £90 – £100 per day depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Support from an experienced education team
• Transparent and ethical recruitment practices
• Opportunities for further roles across our partner schools

Interested?