Nursery Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term temporary role. The ideal candidate will have experience with early years education, strong knowledge of child development, and a patient approach. Responsibilities include supporting learning activities, assisting the class teacher, and promoting positive behavior in a safe environment. This role offers competitive pay, paid weekly, and various exclusive employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic attitude towards children.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience in supporting transitions and routines.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the nursery with learning and play activities.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons.
• Observe and record children’s progress and share feedback.

Skills

Experience working with early years or nursery-aged children

Strong understanding of child development and EYFS framework

Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff

Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach

Education

Relevant qualifications in childcare or early years education

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant – Full‑time, long‑term temporary role starting as soon as possible

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a school where children thrive in a safe and stimulating environment. Staff work collaboratively to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that supports early development and fosters a love of learning. Leaders are committed to high standards and ensure safeguarding and pupil well‑being are prioritised.

Duties as Nursery Teaching Assistant:

• Support children in the nursery with learning and play activities
• Assist the class teacher in delivering age‑appropriate lessons and activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well‑being
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Observe and record children’s progress and share feedback with staff
• Support children during transitions and routines such as snack and outdoor play
• Work closely with colleagues to implement individual learning plans

Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with early years or nursery‑aged children
• Strong understanding of child development and EYFS framework
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach
• Relevant qualifications in childcare or early years education (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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