Early Years Teaching Assistant - Flexible, Term-Time Role

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

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.