Nursery Teaching Assistant (Early Years) – Tooting Location: Tooting, South West London Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term A friendly and nurturing primary school in Tooting is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children at a key stage in their development within a welcoming and well-resourced nursery environment. About the Role You will be working full-time within the school’s nursery, supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging, play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the delivery of the EYFS curriculum • Assisting with play-based learning and structured activities • Working 1:1 and with small groups of children • Supporting children’s social, emotional and developmental progress • Helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment • Assisting with classroom organisation, observations and routines What We’re Looking For • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential) • Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework • A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A proactive and positive attitude What We Offer • A full-time, long-term role in a welcoming Tooting school • A supportive and collaborative Early Years team • Well-resourced learning environment • Competitive pay based on experience • Ongoing support from an experienced education agency • Opportunities for professional development If you’re a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Tooting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to secure your next position. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.