Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a beautiful independent school nursery near Maidstone. This role offers the chance to support young children in their early years, helping them learn, play, and grow in a nurturing environment. As a key member of a supportive and friendly team, you will assist with early years development and create a warm, engaging atmosphere for children. With immediate start options and competitive pay rates, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

Competitive pay rates

Immediate start available

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in childcare or early years.
• Enthusiasm for supporting young children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 in daily routines.
• Encourage learning through play and creative activities.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Positive and caring attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Level 2 qualification in childcare

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant – Independent School Near Maidstone

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity? Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a Level 3 or Level 2 Qualified TA to join a beautiful independent school nursery just outside Maidstone.

This is a fantastic chance to support young children in their early years, helping them learn, play, and grow in a nurturing environment.

The Role:

1. Supporting children aged 0-5 in their daily routines
2. Encouraging learning through play and creative activities
3. Assisting with early years development and milestones
4. Providing a warm, safe, and engaging environment

What We’re Looking For:

1. Level 3 or Level 2 qualification in childcare or early years (essential)
2. Passion for working with young children
3. A positive and caring attitude
4. Driving licence is a bonus due to location

What’s On Offer?

1. Immediate start available
2. Supportive and friendly team
3. Competitive pay rates
4. Opportunity to make a real impact in a fantastic nursery setting

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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