Nursery Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency in Greater London is looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support a class of 10 children aged 2 years. In this role, you will enhance the learning experience while ensuring the safety of the children. Candidates must be qualified at Level 3 or above and have experience in early years education. This position offers excellent pay rates, professional development opportunities, and participation in social events.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Qualified at Level 3 or above in early years education.
• Experience supporting children as young as 2 years old.
• Able to provide 2 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in ensuring children's safety.
• Enhance the learning experience for children aged 2.
• Assist with the wrap-around care aspect of the EYFS.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Effective communication

Education

Minimum Level 3 EY certificate/diploma

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

£25,280

January 2026

A desirable opportunity has just arisen at a reputable preparatory school in Camden. Being one of the top Private schools in London, we are looking to assist them in recruiting a Nursery Teaching Assistant for a class of 10 children aged 2 years of age. The Nursery Teaching Assistant must be able to successfully support the class teacher in keeping all children fully safeguarded, whilst enhancing the learning experience for the children.

They will need to be qualified at level 3 and above and have experience of supporting and facilitating children as young as 2 years of age.

The Nursery school upholds excellence in its teaching offering, blending a variety of styles and approaches to ensure a rich and intelligent experience is offered to its children. Its goal being to prepare its learners for 4+ assessments when the time comes.

Working hours are Monday-Friday from (Apply online only). One day a week the Nursery teaching assistant will finish at 1730 as they will assist with the wrap‑around care aspect of the EYFS.

If you are an experienced Early years educator looking to work in a truly beautiful setting, please apply.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 EY certificate/diploma
• Able to provide 2 professional references

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Nursery Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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