Nursery Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly primary school in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. This full-time, temporary role until July 2026 involves supporting the learning and development of young children, assisting with personal care, and preparing resources. Ideal candidates should have experience in Early Years settings and a passion for working with children. Competitive daily pay of £90 is offered, with the potential for further assistance regarding registration and background checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Nursery Teaching Assistant, preferably in Early Years settings.
• Comfort with personal care tasks, including nappy changing.
• Registration with the EWC (assistance provided).
• Enhanced DBS (assistance with application can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning and development in the Nursery classroom.
• Assisting with personal care routines, including nappy changes.
• Helping prepare resources and activities for Early Years children.
• Supporting the teacher in delivering engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Experience supporting young children

Comfort with personal care tasks

Passion for working with young children

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Primary School

Location: North Cardiff

Start Date: 3rd March 2026

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm

Pay: £90 per day, paid weekly

Contract: Temporary, until July 2026

A friendly primary school in North Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting young children, including those in Nursery, and who is comfortable assisting with elements of personal care such as nappy changes.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting learning and development in the Nursery classroom
• Assisting with personal care routines, including nappy changes
• Helping prepare resources and activities for Early Years children
• Supporting the teacher in delivering engaging and safe learning experiences

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Nursery Teaching Assistant, preferably in Early Years settings
• Comfort with personal care tasks, including nappy changing
• Registration with the EWC (we can assist with the process if needed)
• Enhanced DBS (assistance with application can be provided)
• Passion for working with young children in a Cardiff Primary School

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.