Nursery Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistants to join their nurturing team in Exeter. This part-time role allows you to work closely with young learners, helping them build self-confidence and essential life skills. With flexible hours and a supportive community, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while receiving ongoing training and professional growth. If you're passionate about early years education and want to contribute to a vibrant learning environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24/7 access to UK GP

Interview preparation support

Confidential counseling helpline

Discounts and offers

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Passionate about shaping young learners' lives.
• Experienced in supporting children with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and group learning activities.
• Promote emotional and educational development.
• Assist with lesson plans and engage with parents.

Skills

Early Years Education

Communication Skills

Support for Special Educational Needs

Emotional Resilience

Bilingual Support

Education

Relevant Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery Teaching Assistant / Early Years Educator - SN1

Are you passionate about shaping the early years of young learners and making a difference in their lives? My client is seeking two dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistants to join their nurturing and inclusive team. This role places you at the heart of the community, working closely with children aged 2 to pre-school in a supportive and vibrant environment. The position is part-time, permanent, working 25 hours per week (8am - 1pm or 11am - 4pm).

Why You Should Apply

• Be part of a supportive community: Work in a school that values its staff and prioritizes collaboration.
• Flexible hours: Choose between 8am-1pm or 11am-4pm to suit your lifestyle.
• Professional growth: Access ongoing training and support from leadership to help you excel in your role.
• Meaningful impact: Help children build self-confidence, emotional resilience, and vital life skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting individual and group learning activities, including children with special educational needs.
• Promoting emotional, physical, and educational development tailored to each child’s needs.
• Encouraging positive behavior and nurturing self-reliance in a caring environment.
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of engaging lesson plans in partnership with the teacher or SENDCo.
• Helping children with basic needs, such as minor medical assistance or hygiene, when necessary.
• Fostering strong relationships with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to each child’s development.
• Supporting school-wide initiatives like the Behavior and Learning Charter and assisting with playground duties.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Passionate about early years education and committed to helping children thrive.
• Experienced in supporting children with communication, learning, and interaction difficulties.
• Comfortable working with bilingual or multilingual learners.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of confidentiality in a school environment.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to [emailprotected] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a high emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, as well as additional roles we think may interest you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will receive the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition, we also offer:

• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counseling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay