Unqualified Nursery Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support private day nurseries across Teesside. This unqualified role offers a chance to gain essential experience in early years education and childcare, with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

You will work with children aged 0-5, helping staff create a safe, playful learning environment. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required, with training provided and ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• References to cover the last 2 years of work history.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 0-5 with daily activities and routines.
• Encouraging learning through play and exploration.
• Assisting with mealtimes, story time, and outdoor activities.
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, staff and parents.

Job description

Unqualified Nursery Teaching Assistant - Teesside

Location: Teesside and surrounding areas

Job Type: Flexible Supply Work (Full-time & Part-time Available)

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Start Your Career in Early Years with Empowering Learning!

Are you passionate about working with young children? Looking to gain valuable experience in childcare and early years education, even if you don't have formal qualifications?

Empowering Learning is working with a variety of welcoming private day nurseries across the Teesside area, and we're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals to join our supply team as Unqualified Nursery Teaching Assistants.

Whether you're looking to begin a career in early years, returning to work, or simply enjoy supporting children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you'll support nursery staff in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn through play. Duties may include:

• Supporting children aged 0-5 with daily activities and routines.
• Encouraging learning through creative play and exploration.
• Assisting with mealtimes, story time, and outdoor activities.
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

What Empowering Learning Offers

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of private nurseries.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to build a rewarding career in early years education.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• References to cover the last 2 years of work history.