Nursery TA

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant for a temporary position in Newham, East London. The role involves supporting teaching activities, assessing student work, and creating a vibrant learning environment. Candidates should have a passion for education, excellent communication skills, and ideally experience with KS1 or KS2. This full-time position requires up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid right to work in the UK. Competitive hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (term time only).

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued within the past year.
• Valid right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and assess student work.
• Plan lessons and activities.
• Help create a dynamic learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

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 Newham, East London. The school is a Two-form Primary school with a supportive leadership team and 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.

Position Details

• Location: Newham, East London
• Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Supporting teaching, assessing student work, lesson planning, activities, etc.
• Start date: January 2025
• Duration: 1 term contract (may be extended)
• End date: End of term 1
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Full time

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 (preferred but not required)
• Up to date safeguarding training issued within the past year
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Held CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare
• Valid right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS and willingness to enrol onto the DBS update service

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST!

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 is 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!