Nursery TA

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant in Enfield, North London. The role involves supporting educators and helping students thrive in a dynamic learning environment. Candidates should have a passion for education, with prior classroom experience preferred. The position is full-time and temporary, starting January 2026, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and assess student work.
• Assist in lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

CACHE or NVQ Level 3

Degree in Childcare/Early Childcare

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating Reception teaching assistant in Enfield, North London.

The school is a Two-form Primary school with a supportive leadership team with a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to support our educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract / Position Details

• Location - Enfield, North London.
• Position - Nursery Teaching Assistant.
• Type of work - supporting teaching, assess student work, lesson plans/activities etc.
• Contract or position start date - January 2026.
• Duration / likely duration - 1 term contract may be extended.
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - end of term 1.
• Contract type - Temporary.
• Full time / part time - Full time.
• Minimum pay rate - depending on pay scale.
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Mon - Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Holds CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare.

To be eligible for this role through Prospero

• Have a valid right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Recruitment Notice

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.