Nursery TA
Job description
Nursery Teaching Assistant – Full Time Opportunity - Immediate Start!
Thornton | Monday–Friday, 08:30am–15:30pm
- Start Date: As Soon As Possible
- Long‑term Opportunity
Teaching Personnel is delighted to be recruiting a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support a warm, welcoming nursery setting with in a Primary School in the Thornton area. If you have a passion for early years education and love helping little learners thrive, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and reliable individual to join a dedicated early years team. In this role, you will:
- Support children aged 3–4 in their learning and development
- Assist with play‑based activities that encourage communication, curiosity and independence
- Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider nursery staff
- Provide support with personal care routines where required
- Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
This is a full‑time position (Mon–Fri), ideal for someone looking for consistent hours within a supportive nursery environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with early years children (school, nursery, childminding or similar)
- A caring, patient and proactive approach
- Strong communication skills
- A willingness to get involved and support all areas of nursery life
- Level 2/3 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential
- A child‑only enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
- Access to free and discounted training, including Safeguarding and EYFS CPD
- Outstanding long‑term and permanent opportunities across the region
If you’re passionate about supporting young children at a key stage in their development, we’d love to help you take the next step in your career.
Apply today with your CV, or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.
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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