Nursery Teaching Assistant- Preston

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

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Nursery Teaching Assistant, who is looking for a long term role in a Nursery school in the Preston area on a full time basis. The role is set to commence in September 2026, with shortlisting currently underway.

A vibrant and child-centred primary school that places pupil wellbeing and achievement at the heart of everything it does. The school offers a collaborative working environment and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Support children’s development through structured play


• Assist with daily nursery routines and activities


• Encourage language and communication development


• Support children’s personal, social and emotional growth


• Prepare engaging learning resources and environments


• Supervise indoor and outdoor learning activities


• Observe and record developmental milestones


• Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing


• Work collaboratively with nursery staff and parents


• Promote positive behaviour and independence

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant Early Years qualification


• Previous UK nursery experience essential


• Understanding of the EYFS Framework


• Passion for supporting young children’s development