Teaching Assistant - Nursery

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted 'Good' Nursery school in West London. This full-time role starts on January 5, 2026, and will last until July 2026, covering two terms. Candidates must have at least one year's teaching assistant experience and up-to-date safeguarding training. The position offers a daily rate of £105 to £120, with working hours from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching assistant experience in the UK.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities and support learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of children.

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Up-to-date safeguarding training

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Nursery

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Nursery school in West London. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location – West London
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date – 5th January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration – 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date – July 2026
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time / part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – £105 - £120 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4 pm Mon – Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching assistant experience in the UK
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility Requirements Through Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barring list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references that cover at least the last two years

Additional Information

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and the young people.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behavioural management
• In‑house Training and Development Team