Nursery Teaching Assistant

Nursery Teaching Assistant:

Locations: St Austell | Truro

Full-time | Part-time | Flexible hours available

Competitive Daily rate  £89.38-£95

Do you love working with young children and helping them grow through play, care, and learning? We’re urgently seeking caring enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery assistants to support Early Years settings across Cornwall. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out in childcare, we have flexible roles available to suit your availability and background.

What You’ll Be Doing:

      Supporting the daily care and development of children aged 0–5

      Assisting with activities, routines, feeding, and personal care

      Helping to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment

      Working as part of a team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

      Building positive relationships with children, staff, and families

We’re looking for:

      Experience in childcare or early years settings

      A kind, patient, and hands-on approach to working with young children

      A willingness to get stuck in and support wherever needed

      Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years (desirable, not essential)

      Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service.

What we can offer you:

✅ Flexible hours that fit around your life

✅ Weekly pay with competitive hourly rates

✅ Opportunities for both long-term roles and day-to-day cover

✅ Access to training and Level 2/3 support if needed

✅ Friendly local consultants who help you find the right workplace

We’re urgently hiring – apply now to start making a difference in the lives of Cornwall’s youngest learners!

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.
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