Nursery TA

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant in Enfield, North London. The role involves supporting educators and helping students thrive. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, relevant qualifications in childcare, and a commitment to safeguarding. This is a temporary, full-time position with working hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 (preferred but not required).
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS and willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a 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, 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.

Position Details

• Location: Enfield, North London
• Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: supporting teaching, assessing student work, lesson plans/activities, etc.
• Contract start date: January 2026
• Duration: 1 term contract (may be extended)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday (term time only)
• Full time/part time: Full time

Experience, Training & 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
• Valid right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS and willing to enrol onto the DBS update service

Application Information

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 submit your most up‑to‑date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!