Teaching Assistant (Nursery Nurse)

Lift Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive and diverse school network in Greater London is seeking a caring and skilled Nursery Nurse to join its Early Years team. The role involves planning engaging activities, supporting children's development, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience with Ofsted standards. This fixed-term position runs until August 2026, offering a competitive salary and various benefits including a well-being cash plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience of working in Early Years to Ofsted standards is desirable.
• Ability to support children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities.
• Create a warm and inspiring learning environment.
• Observe and assess children's progress.

Skills

Childcare experience

Observation and assessment

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Salary: NJC 10 - 15 £31,611 - £33,987 (actual), £23,777 - £25,564 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed Term (August 2026)

Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a caring, skilled and creative Nursery Nurse to join our Early Years team at Lift Trinity, helping our youngest learners flourish in a nurturing, stimulating environment.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner with successful experience who is committed to achieving high standards and to sharing in our vision of excellence for all. The role will include observing and planning for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Ensuring children are learning and developing to their full potential, and providing a safe and welcoming environment in which to do so. Experience of working in Early Years to Ofsted standards is desirable. Candidates must have a level 3 childcare qualification. As a Nursery Nurse, you will play a vital role in shaping children's early learning experiences.

You will:

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a warm, safe and inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with your key children and their families.
• Observe, record and assess children's progress using EYFS principles, special books and digital tools.
• Support children with SEND, working collaboratively with teachers and external specialists.
• Promote language development, including supporting home languages.
• Contribute to school trips, local visits, and wider school life.

About Lift Trinity

At Lift Trinity, we are dedicated to ensuring every child succeeds, regardless of their background or ability. Our goal is to provide a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where children develop a genuine love for life, learning, and play.

We strive to offer rich and inspiring learning opportunities that enable our pupils to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong passion for learning. By the time our children leave Trinity, we want them to be confident, respectful, and well-prepared for the future-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive in life.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed term position (August 2026).

Closing date: 17 January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.