Nursery Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is recruiting for Early Years Teaching Assistants to support nurseries, primary schools and early years settings across the UK. The role focuses on assisting with the EYFS curriculum and promoting development and wellbeing for children aged 0-5.

Ideal candidates are caring, patient and enthusiastic, reliable, adaptable and strong communicators who can build positive relationships with children and families while working closely with teachers and early years professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support early years development with EYFS.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play and engaging activities.
• Assist with delivering the EYFS curriculum.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Help children develop communication, language and early learning skills.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support children's care, hygiene and wellbeing needs.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record children's progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years professionals.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Enthusiastic

Education

Early Years / Childcare experience

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant
Long-Term & Flexible Supply
September 2026 Starts Competitive Pay Local Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early development?

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to join a range of nurseries, primary schools and early years settings.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support children aged 0 5 with their learning, development and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children's learning through play and engaging activities.
• Assisting with the delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Helping children develop communication, language and early learning skills.
• Building positive relationships with children and families.
• Supporting children's care, hygiene and wellbeing needs.
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Observing and recording children's progress.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and early years professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about supporting young children's development.
• Reliable, adaptable and nurturing.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to creating a positive early learning experience.

Relevant qualifications and experience in Early Years, childcare, education or similar settings are desirable but not essential for every opportunity.

Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.