Nurturing Nursery Class Assistant — Sept 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD training (THRIVE, Behaviour/1

Discounted Team Teach training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Nursery Class Assistant to join a welcoming school in Swansea. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm with a pay rate of £14.25 per hour (PAYE) and weekly payment.

It is a temporary/ongoing position starting September 2026, supporting Foundation Learning and the wellbeing of young children. The successful candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, be kind and nurturing, and capable of building strong relationships with children, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Kind, patient and nurturing, with a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of play-based learning and supporting children's wellbeing and independence.
• Promotes inclusion and has high expectations for every child.
• Works effectively as part of a team and uses initiative when required.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Desirable Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years education.
• Experience with nursery/primary children and ALN knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Foundation Learning team in Nursery class.
• Assist with learning activities and day-to-day classroom tasks.
• Support children's wellbeing, independence and development.
• Contribute to safeguarding and safe practices.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.

Skills

Kind and patient

Team player

Safeguarding

Play-based learning

Relationship building

Education

5 GCSEs incl. English & Maths

Level 2/3 Childcare (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Nursery Class Assistant to join a welcoming school in Swansea. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm with a pay rate of £14.25 per hour (PAYE) and weekly payment.

It is a temporary/ongoing position starting September 2026, supporting Foundation Learning and the wellbeing of young children. The successful candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, be kind and nurturing, and capable of building strong relationships with children, parents and staff.