Nursery Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and reliable Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their joyful and inclusive environment. This role involves supporting children in their daily routines, planning exciting activities, and fostering strong relationships with families and staff. With a commitment to safeguarding and child development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young minds. The organization values teamwork and a positive attitude, ensuring that every moment spent with children is meaningful. If you are passionate about early childhood education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

£100 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years or nursery setting is essential.
• A gentle, approachable manner with a positive attitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Support children with daily routines and personal care.
• Create a warm, inclusive environment that promotes learning.

Skills

Childcare/Early Years qualification

Experience in early years or nursery

Understanding of safeguarding

Team player

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

At this school, they don’t just care for children — they champion their curiosity. Their setting is a joyful, inclusive space where little minds explore big ideas, and we’re looking for a caring, reliable Nursery Teaching Assistant to help us make every moment count. Beginning May 2025.

Duties as Nursery Teaching Assistant:

• Assisting with planning and delivering exciting, age-appropriate activities

• Supporting children with daily routines and personal care

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment that promotes learning through play

• Building strong relationships with children, families, and staff

• Contributing to assessments and observations to track development

Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant:

• Level 2 or 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification
• Experience in an early years or nursery setting
• A gentle, approachable manner with a positive attitude as a Nursery Teaching Assistant.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding and child development
• A team player who’s ready to jump in and make a difference

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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