Nursery Teaching Assistant

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnehurst, Kent, DA7 6EQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £21,801.00 Annually based on 32.5 hours, working 39 weeks; Paid for 44.45 weeks (FTE 29,111)
Hours Per Week: 32.5
Weeks Per Year: 39
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday, 30th of October 2026
About Our Client
Our client's Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their team from the start of the new term. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants to make a real difference to the youngest children in their school community.
The Primary School is part of our client, a multi-academy trust serving schools across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. They offer a supportive, collaborative environment with access to trust-wide training and development opportunities.
About the Role
You will work alongside the Nursery Teacher to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a warm, stimulating Early Years environment. Day to day this includes:
Supporting the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Helping to plan and deliver engaging play-based activities.
Supervising and supporting children during learning, play, and routines (including care needs such as toileting and feeding, where required).
Observing and recording children's progress and development.
Building positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.

What they are looking for:
A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g. Level 2 / 3 in Early Years or equivalent).
Experience working with children in the Early Years age range.
A genuine passion for early childhood development.
Patience, warmth, and excellent communication skills.
A team player who is reliable, flexible, and proactive.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Safeguarding Statement
Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity
Our client is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff member...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bexleyheath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English