Nursery Teaching Assistant

Posted 19 September 2025
Salary £82.50 - £100 per day
LocationEdgware
Job type Teaching Assistant
Job durationTemporary Long Term
Discipline Nursery
ReferenceMP211389CT3100-A471342

Job description

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant early years team on a long-term temporary basis. Starting as soon as possible.

Duties as Nursery Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Support the class teacher in delivering a stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

  • Assist with daily routines including play-based activities, outdoor learning and personal care.

  • Work with small groups and individual children to promote early literacy, numeracy and social skills.

  • Help to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming classroom.

Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/early years qualification (or equivalent).

  • Previous experience working with children aged 0–5 in a nursery or early years setting.

  • A positive, flexible attitude and excellent communication skills as a Nursery Teaching Assistant.

  • Up-to-date Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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