Nursery Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training

Ongoing local consultant support

Long-term/permanent opportunities

Flexible work with leading SEND agency

Job summary

Axcis Education in Coventry is seeking a caring Nursery Teaching Assistant to support children in the EYFS, fostering social, emotional and early learning skills.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm) with a daily pay rate from £92.63 and an immediate start. DBS checks are required or processed on your behalf, with safeguarding at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery, school, or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS principles desirable.
• Patient, nurturing personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS learning through play-based activities.
• Encourage social, emotional, and communication development.
• Create a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions.
• Build relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Support indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding and nursery policies.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Experience with children

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Pay: From £92.63 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm) Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive nursery setting in Coventry. This rewarding role involves supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping them develop essential social, emotional, communication, and learning skills during a crucial stage of their education. You will work closely with nursery staff to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Nursery Practitioners, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Childcare Practitioners, Support Workers, or individuals with experience working with young children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and play-based activities in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, and communication development.
• Help create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children with daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Promote children's independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding and nursery policies at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, school, childcare, or similar setting.
• Understanding of EYFS principles and child development is desirable.
• Patient, nurturing, and approachable personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Axcis Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay.
• Free CPD and training, including Level 2 Safeguarding.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
• Flexible work with the UK's leading SEND and education recruitment agency.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.