Nursery Teaching Assistant
Job description
Full-Time Nursery Teaching Assistant – Preston Primary School
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm
Location: Preston
Start Date: October 2025
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Nursery Teaching Assistant to join the nursery provision of a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Preston.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for early years education to make a lasting impact within a nurturing and well-resourced setting.
About the Role:
- Supporting children aged 3–4 within a busy nursery class.
- Assisting with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Supporting children’s learning and development through play-based activities.
- Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff to create a safe, stimulating environment.
- Helping to monitor progress and maintain accurate learning records.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a Nursery or Early Years setting is essential.
- A Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
- Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and early childhood development.
- Positive, nurturing approach with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents.
Ideal for:
Candidates who are passionate about early years education and looking for a long-term, full-time role within a supportive school environment.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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