Nursery Teaching Assistant

Job Vacancy: Nursery Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualified)
Location: Accrington
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary (Initially until October half term, with potential for extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:20pm
Grade: TA2b

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Qualified Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Nursery team from September 2025.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of our youngest pupils, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or higher (this is essential)

• A positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for working with children

• Experience of working in an Early Years setting (desirable)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team

You will be working closely with teaching staff to support children’s early learning and development, contributing to their social and emotional well-being, and helping to deliver a high standard of care and education.

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive school community

• Opportunities to develop professionally

• A well-resourced Nursery setting

• A chance to make a meaningful difference in children's early education

This role is initially offered until October half term, but there may be the possibility of it being extended beyond this date.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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