Nursery Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join an early years team starting May 2025. The role involves supporting children's development in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young children and a relevant qualification. Join a supportive team with a commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0–5 in nursery or early years setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering a high-quality early years curriculum.
• Assist with personal care, mealtimes, and routines.
• Observe and report on children’s progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Nurturing

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years

Job description

We are looking for a caring and committed Nursery Teaching Assistant to join an early years team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s development in a warm, welcoming environment. You will play an important role in helping children feel secure, confident, and ready to explore and learn. Beginning May 2025.

Duties as a Nursery Teaching Assistant:

1. Support the class teacher in delivering a high-quality early years curriculum
2. Supervise and engage children in a range of activities
3. Assist with personal care, mealtimes, and routines
4. Help maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment
5. Observe and report on children’s progress
6. Work in partnership with parents and staff to support each child’s development

Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant:

1. Experience working with children aged 0–5 (nursery or early years setting)
2. Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (desirable)
3. A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach
4. Strong communication and teamwork skills
5. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training can be provided)

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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