Nursery Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and high-achieving team at an Outstanding Nursery in Northampton as a Nursery Nurse. This role offers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, supporting children’s development in line with The Early Years Foundation Stage. With competitive daily wages and a path to permanent employment, you’ll enjoy dedicated support from a personal consultant and opportunities for professional development. If you are enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in children’s lives while advancing your career in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive daily wages

Dedicated support from a personal consultant

CV writing assistance

Referral bonuses

Free safeguarding training

Professional development workshops

Qualifications

• Preferred Level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Experience in nursery settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Assist with serving meals and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Experience with nursery age children

Enthusiasm and flexibility

Ability to work in a team

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Level 2 qualification in childcare

Job description

Nursery Nurse

Monarch Education is working with an Outstanding Nursery in Northampton. They are recruiting for two Nursery Nurse positions to join their dynamic and high-achieving team.

Requirements of Applicants

• Level 3 qualification is preferred, but Level 2 will be considered with ample experience working in a nursery setting.
• Experience working with children of nursery age in previous roles or work experience.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to learn.

Working Hours and Salary

• Temporary, long-term position with the option to become permanent.
• £90 - £110 per day, dependent on experience.
• Monday to Friday, full-time hours; part-time contracts available—please inquire for details.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children, in line with The Early Years Foundation Stage.
• This role is physically demanding and requires mobility; outdoor work in all weather conditions may be necessary.
• Accompany small groups of children on outings, ensuring safety as the highest priority.
• Clean and tidy the nursery to maintain a safe and stimulating environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents to support the connection between home and education.
• Assist with serving children's lunches and snacks.
• Complete learning journals and progress plans to update parents on their child's activities and development.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Competitive daily wages based on experience.
• Dedicated support from a personal consultant.
• Assistance with CV writing and job applications.
• Efficient compliance services.
• Referral bonuses: £200 for successful teacher referrals, £100 for teaching assistants.
• Free safeguarding training.
• Professional development workshops and CPD courses.
• Option to work under PAYE or Umbrella schemes.

To apply, click on the 'apply now' link or email your CV.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding children and expect all workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, including references, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, and checks against the barred list. This role involves regulated activity with children.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability.

This vacancy is based in the UK. We can only process applications from UK residents eligible to work in the UK. Due to high application volumes, we may not contact all applicants; if you do not hear within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful but your details will be kept on file for future opportunities.