Nursery Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive Early Years settings

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing consultant guidance

Access to training courses

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant in Stockton-on-Tees to join a welcoming nursery. The role focuses on supporting early years development through play-based activities, with immediate start or September 2026.

You will work with the class teacher and Early Years team to create a safe, stimulating environment and help children learn, develop, and thrive using engaging activities. DBS required; extensive safeguarding knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Early Years is desirable.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Caring, patient and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Fully checkable work history.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Assist with daily classroom and nursery routines.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support children's communication, language and social development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Assist with creative, sensory and outdoor learning activities.
• Support children's personal care needs where required.
• Observe and monitor children's progress and development.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Experience with EYFS

Caring demeanor

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Adaptable

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £90-£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Flexible

A welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their team. This Nursery Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young children's early development and helping them build a positive foundation for their educational journey.

The successful Nursery Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher and Early Years team to support children through engaging, creative and play-based activities. As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can learn, develop and thrive.

Key Responsibilities of the Nursery Teaching Assistant

• Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.

• Assisting with daily classroom and nursery routines.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.

• Supporting children's communication, language and social development.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.

• Assisting with creative, sensory and outdoor learning activities.

• Supporting children's personal care needs where required.

• Observing and monitoring children's progress and development.

• Helping to maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

The Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant Will

• Have previous experience working with young children or within an Early Years setting.

• Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (desirable).

• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework.

• Be caring, patient, enthusiastic and adaptable.

• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Be passionate about supporting children's early learning and development.

• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).

• Have a fully checkable work history.

Benefits

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your career journey.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

• Opportunities to work within welcoming and supportive Early Years settings.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants.

• Access to training courses to enhance knowledge and skills.

This Nursery Teaching Assistant role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.