Nursery Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Helston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Flexible hours

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Nursery Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Helston, Cornwall. The role supports pupils across the school with a focus on encouraging engagement and building confidence. Flexible hours and temporary placement offered through Teaching Personnel.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children, a patient and nurturing approach, and a willingness to undertake safeguarding checks including a DBS; training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings.
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil and classroom needs.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school and assist with learning activities.
• Help pupils engage with lessons, build confidence and reach their potential.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive patient nurturing

SEND experience desirable

Communication teamwork

Adaptability

DBS Update Service

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant Teaching Personnel Helston, Cornwall, England

Teaching Assistant

Primary School in Helston | Flexible Hours

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive primary school? We are working closely with a welcoming primary school in Helston that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school.

This role offers flexible working hours and is supplied through Teaching Personnel, making it ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will play a key role in helping pupils engage with their learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or support setting
• A positive, patient, and nurturing approach
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt to the needs of individual pupils and the wider classroom
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates and flexible work options
• Free CPD, including specialised SEND and behaviour training courses
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Access to long-term and permanent job opportunities

If you are looking for professional growth and development in education and are passionate about supporting children in a practical and rewarding role, this opportunity could be perfect for you!

Important Information:

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.