Nursery Assistant

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Assistant to support pupils in a Durham-based Nursery/Primary School on a full-time basis. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with varied SEN and delivering targeted intervention sessions to boost progress. Hours are 08:30-15:30, with a temporary contract ending in July 2027.

Start date is 2 November. Applicants must hold Right to Work in the UK and provide DBS with update service or be willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in UK schools is essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Proactive, resilient and positive by nature, with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups with varied SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD).
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups to bolster understanding and progress.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers to understand diverse needs and learning styles.
• Provide support across the school at break times and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

Experience in UK schools

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Education

Supporting Teaching & Learning or Childcare qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Assistant to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Nursery/Primary Schools across Durham on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role:

The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.

The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.

A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

The role is based in an inspirational Nursery/Primary School in Durham.

There are opportunities to support children from 2-5 years old.

The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

Pay - Between £88-110 per day

Hours - 08.30-15:30

Contract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027. Temporary Contract.

Start Date - 2nd November

Location - Durham

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)

Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK

An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.

A resilient, proactive, and positive nature

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional references that cover the last two years