Nursery Teaching Assistant: Playful Learning & Development

Justteachers Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in a Preston area nursery starting September 2026. The role focuses on supporting early years development, assisting with daily routines and creating engaging learning environments.

The successful candidate will promote language development, social and emotional growth, and collaborate with staff and parents to ensure pupil wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• UK nursery experience essential
• Relevant Early Years qualification required
• Understanding of the EYFS Framework preferred

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development through structured play.
• Assist with daily nursery routines and activities.
• Observe and record developmental milestones.
• Prepare engaging learning resources and environments.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff and parents.
• Encourage language and communication development.

Skills

Structured play

Daily routines

Language development

Social and emotional growth

Learning resources

Indoor/outdoor supervision

Observation of milestones

Health and wellbeing

Collaboration with staff/parents

Education

Relevant Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS Framework

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in a Preston area nursery starting September 2026. The role focuses on supporting early years development, assisting with daily routines and creating engaging learning environments.

The successful candidate will promote language development, social and emotional growth, and collaborate with staff and parents to ensure pupil wellbeing and progress.