Nursery Teaching Assistant – Darlington
Recruiting on behalf of Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is currently seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support an Early Years setting within a welcoming primary school in Darlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to help create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
About the Opportunity
Through Teaching Personnel, you will be placed in a supportive primary school with a strong Early Years team. The school values positive relationships, inclusive learning, and providing children with a safe space to develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily activities of the nursery classroom and helping young learners develop confidence, curiosity, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
• Supporting children during play-based learning and structured activities
• Assisting the class teacher and Early Years staff with daily routines
• Helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and stimulating nursery environment
• Encouraging communication, creativity, and social development
• Supporting children with their early learning and personal development
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Assisting with observations and learning records where required
What We’re Looking For
Teaching Personnel is looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting young children and creating positive early learning experiences.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or childcare setting
• A patient, caring, and supportive approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• A relevant Early Years or childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
As the UK’s largest education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers excellent support and opportunities for education professionals.
When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:
• Competitive weekly pay paid through PAYE
• Access to free and discounted CPD training through our learning academy
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities in a wide range of primary, secondary, and specialist schools
• Flexible work options including day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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