Nursery Teaching Assistant

Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team in providing high-quality care for children aged 2.5 to 5 years. You will support the Nursery Teacher and help create a warm, secure environment where learning is meaningful and child welfare comes first.

The role expects you to relate well to children, show initiative, and be prepared to train as a Paediatric First Aider if not yet qualified. Closing date: 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Nursery TA role focusing on childcare and development.
• Willing to train to be Paediatric First Aider if not already certified.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Teacher to deliver high-quality care and learning.
• Relate to children and respond to their needs with warmth.
• Communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Contribute to a stimulating, safe learning environment.
• Be organised and ready to learn from the team.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Timekeeping

Paediatric First Aid

Education

NVQ L2

Early Childcare

Job description

We are looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our existing friendly team. You would be supporting the Nursery Teacher in providing a high standard of childcare for children between the ages of 2 and a half years and 5 years old. We pride ourselves on providing a stimulating, friendly and positive environment that is physically and emotionally secure. Children's welfare must be of paramount importance together with the commitment to deliver the highest quality education and care.

You will:

• Relate to children highly effectively
• Show initiative and respond to the child's needs
• Communicate well with adults and children
• Keen to learn and improve
• Preferably have a relevant teaching and learning qualification or working towards a qualification (NVQ L2 or equivalent in Early Childcare)
• Qualified as a Paediatric First Aider at work or willingness to train
• Be a team player
• Be organised and a good timekeeper
• Be willing to work hard and to learn from the rest of the team

We believe that:

• Children come first - time to get to know our children really well and to develop warm and positive relationships with them is essential
• Parents and carers are vital partners in their children's learning
• Children learn best when learning is rich and meaningful and builds on previous learning

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 (9 am)

Interviews: To be advised.