Nursery Teaching Assistant

THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayplace Primary School is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to support the Nursery Teacher in an Early Years setting. You will help deliver the EYFS curriculum, run engaging play-based activities, and support children with routines and wellbeing.

We welcome applicants with Level 2/3 in Early Years or equivalent, and experience with young children. A patient, warm approach and strong communication are essential, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g. Level 2 / 3 in Early Years or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in the Early Years age range.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Patience, warmth, and excellent communication skills.
• A team player who is reliable, flexible, and proactive.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging play-based activities.
• Supervising and supporting children during learning, play, and routines (including care needs such as toileting and feeding).
• Observing and recording children's progress and development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Team player

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 in Early Years

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

£21,801 based on 32.5 hours, working 39 weeks; Paid for 44.45 weeks (FTE £29,111)

Mayplace Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our team from the start of the new term. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants to make a real difference to the youngest children in our school community.

Mayplace Primary School is part of The Primary First Trust, a multi-academy trust serving schools across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with access to trust-wide training and development opportunities.

About the Role

You will work alongside the Nursery Teacher to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a warm, stimulating Early Years environment.

Day to day this includes:

• Supporting the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging play-based activities.
• Supervising and supporting children during learning, play, and routines (including care needs such as toileting and feeding, where required).
• Observing and recording children's progress and development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.

What we're looking for:

• A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g. Level 2 / 3 in Early Years or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in the Early Years age range.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Patience, warmth, and excellent communication skills.
• A team player who is reliable, flexible, and proactive.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff members and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels able to be themselves and to experience a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole.

All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.