Nursery TA

Protocol Education; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position in LS4, Leeds. The role supports children aged 3-4 in the school nursery, assisting with play-based activities and EYFS learning.

You will work closely with the Early Years team, fostering a warm, safe environment and building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents. The successful candidate will have EYFS experience and excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within EYFS is essential.
• Experience in a school nursery, private nursery, preschool or similar Early Years setting.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3-4 within the school nursery.
• Assist play-based learning activities aligned with EYFS.
• Encourage children's communication, social, and emotional development.
• Support the class teacher and Early Years team during the day.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Location: LS4, Leeds

Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the LS4 area.

Working within the school nursery, you will support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to create a positive, engaging and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

• Supporting children aged 3-4 years within the school nursery
• Assisting with play-based learning activities in line with the EYFS curriculum
• Encouraging children's communication, social and emotional development
• Supporting the class teacher and wider Early Years team throughout the school day
• Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Requirements

• Previous experience working within EYFS is essential
• Experience in a school nursery, private nursery, preschool or similar Early Years setting
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's development

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Supportive school environment with experienced Early Years staff
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to make a real difference during children's early education journey

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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