Nursery Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Newham, East London. The role involves supporting educators and assisting students both academically and socially. Qualified candidates should possess CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Early Childcare, with strong communication and organisational skills. While prior classroom experience is preferred, it is not required. The position offers a dynamic and inclusive environment focused on student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating Reception teaching assistant in Newham, East London. The school is a Two-form Primary school with a supportive leadership team and a dynamic, inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to support our educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Newham, East London.
• Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant.
• Type of work: supporting teaching, assess student work, lesson plans/activities etc.
• Start date: January 2025.
• Duration: 1 term contract may be extended.
• End date: end of term 1.
• Contract type: Temporary.
• Full time/part time: Full time.
• Minimum pay rate: depending on pay scale.
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4 pm, Mon – Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 (preferred but not required).
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Holds CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare.
• To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST! Have a valid right to work in the UK. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!