Nursery Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant in Enfield, North London. The role involves supporting educators and assisting students in a two-form primary school. Candidates should have a passion for education, with preferred experience in teaching. A CACHE or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare is required. This is a temporary contract, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Enhanced Children's barred list DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and assess student work.
• Assist in lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare

Job description

Overview

Nursery Teaching Assistant — Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating Reception teaching assistant in Enfield, North London. The school is a two-form primary school with a supportive leadership team and a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. The position supports educators and helps students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Enfield, North London
• Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: supporting teaching, assess student work, lesson plans/activities, etc.
• Start date: September 2025
• Duration: 1 term contract (may be extended)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Pay: Minimum pay rate as per pay scale

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Holds CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced Childrens barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: You must have the right to work in the UK and be registered with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.