Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive management team

Ongoing professional development

Excellent working environment

Opportunities for long-term career

12.07% statutory holiday pay included

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support early years learning. The role involves assisting with daily activities, observing development, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment for 0–5 year olds.

You will deliver EYFS-aligned activities and work closely with parents and nursery staff to foster growth. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years, has nursery experience, and understands the EYFS

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS via the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 years in their daily learning and development.
• Deliver engaging activities aligned to the EYFS.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe, assess, and record children's development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Nursery/early years experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

Gateshead

Competitive Salary

Full-Time | Term-Time and All-Year-Round Opportunities

Are you a passionate and caring Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Gateshead?

We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming nursery team where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and thrive through play.

The Role

• Support children aged 0-5 years in their daily learning and development.
• Deliver engaging activities aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe, assess, and record children's development.

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Supportive management team.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Excellent working environment.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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