Nursery Teaching Assistant — Inspire Young Minds

Aspire People; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 referral bonus

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking passionate Nursery Practitioners / Teaching Assistants to join a primary school in Brownhills, supporting nursery-aged pupils with tailored activities and close collaboration with the classroom teacher.

You will help foster academic, social and emotional development, building confidence in early years and promoting inclusive practices through flexible teaching approaches and ongoing feedback to parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Support Teaching or Learning (or ratio equivalent).
• Experience working with children in a nursery environment.
• Strong empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with student, staff and parents.
• Patience, resilience, and ability to provide emotional support when needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving needs of the student.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies and resources for supporting individual students.
• Relevant qualifications in education or teaching assistant role are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support and assistance to all children.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities.
• Support the student's academic, social and emotional development, promoting self-confidence.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate learning styles and abilities.
• Assist with assessment of progress and provide feedback to teacher and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with student and establish clear communication with school and parents.
• Uphold the school's values, policies and procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Support Teaching or Learning

Education/Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable

Job description

Aspire People are seeking passionate Nursery Practitioners / Teaching Assistants to join a primary school in Brownhills, supporting nursery-aged pupils with tailored activities and close collaboration with the classroom teacher.

You will help foster academic, social and emotional development, building confidence in early years and promoting inclusive practices through flexible teaching approaches and ongoing feedback to parents and staff.