Nursery Teaching Assistant

Posted 24 April 2025
Salary £12.64 per hour
LocationDownham Market
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Nursery
ReferenceMP199442CT3100-A454196

Job description

At this school, they don’t just care for children — they champion their curiosity. Their setting is a joyful, inclusive space where little minds explore big ideas, and we’re looking for a caring, reliable Nursery Teaching Assistant to help us make every moment count. Beginning May 2025.

Duties as Nursery Teaching Assistant:

  • Assisting with planning and delivering exciting, age-appropriate activities

  • Supporting children with daily routines and personal care

  • Creating a warm, inclusive environment that promotes learning through play

  • Building strong relationships with children, families, and staff

  • Contributing to assessments and observations to track development

Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant:

  • Level 2 or 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification
  • Experience in an early years or nursery setting
  • A gentle, approachable manner with a positive attitude as a Nursery Teaching Assistant.
  • Solid understanding of safeguarding and child development
  • A team player who’s ready to jump in and make a difference

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, and Devon. 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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