Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant – Temporary, long-term and ongoing position starting November 2025

We are seeking a qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive early years setting. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, play and learn. Staff are well-supported by leadership, and the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote children's development across all areas of learning. Children are happy, settled, and make good progress in their early education.

Duties as Nursery Teaching Assistant:

Support the learning and development of children aged 2–4 years
Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Help maintain a safe, clean and stimulating classroom environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to team planning
Support children with additional needs and liaise with parents and carers
Observe and record children’s progress to inform planning and reports

Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant:

Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
Has at least 2 years of experience working in a nursery or early years setting
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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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