Nursery Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Nursery Teaching Assistant (EYFS) for a full-time role in Fulwood, Preston. Start January 2027. You will support children in EYFS with learning and development through structured activities and play-based learning.

The ideal candidate will have EYFS/Nursery experience, strong communication, and a caring approach. A qualification in Early Years is desirable but not essential. The school offers a supportive team and valuable experience in a primary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in EYFS or Nursery settings is essential.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and development across the EYFS curriculum.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage positive social interaction and communication skills.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Observe and record children's progress where required.

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring demeanor

Relationship building

Education

Early Years qualification (desirable)

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - Full Time

Fulwood, Preston | January 2027 Start

A welcoming Primary School in Fulwood, Preston is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team on a full-time basis from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting young children within an EYFS setting who is passionate about helping children learn, develop, and thrive during their early years of education.

Role Details

• Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
• Location: Fulwood, Preston
• Start Date: January 2027
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:25pm
• Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
• Contract: Full Time

About the Role

Working within the school's Nursery provision, you will support children as they develop key social, emotional, and educational skills through a mixture of structured learning and play-based activities. You will work closely with the class teacher and Early Years team to create an engaging, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.

Duties may include:

• Supporting children with their learning and development across the EYFS curriculum
• Assisting with indoor and outdoor learning activities
• Encouraging positive social interaction and communication skills
• Supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development
• Helping to prepare learning resources and maintain an engaging learning environment
• Observing and recording children's progress where required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children within an EYFS or Nursery setting is essential
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• An Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's development and learning

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming Early Years team
• Well-resourced Nursery facilities
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a Primary School setting
• A rewarding role making a positive impact on children's early education

If you have experience supporting children within EYFS and are looking for a rewarding full-time role starting in January 2027, we would love to hear from you.

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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.
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