Nursery Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Chipping Barnet is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team starting September 2025. The role involves supporting children's development and wellbeing through the EYFS curriculum, providing nurturing care, and fostering positive social interactions. Ideal candidates will possess a Nursery Nurse Qualification and a passion for working with young children.

Benefits

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Well-being services for physical and emotional health

Opportunity to refer a friend for rewards

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the EYFS curriculum through structured play.
• Support the class teacher with daily routines and observations.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children's development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Understanding

Nurturing Approach

Education

Nursery Nurse Qualification

Job description

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Nursery Teaching Assistant Role

This Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team, starting September 2025. You will play a key role in supporting the development, wellbeing, and early learning of young children during these crucial foundation years.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about working with young children and eager to support their curiosity, confidence, and communication skills.

Duties as a Nursery Teaching Assistant:

1. Assist in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through structured play and practical activities.
2. Support the class teacher with daily routines, observations, and record-keeping.
3. Provide 1:1 and small group support to help children reach developmental milestones.
4. Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social interaction.
5. Help with the preparation and organisation of learning resources and classroom displays.
6. Support children’s personal care, hygiene, and wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate:

• A kind, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Nursery Nurse Qualification.

Why Choose Step Teachers?

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

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC 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 exclusive deals, including discounted shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal also offers comprehensive well-being services to support your physical and emotional health.

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