About the role
Nursery Teaching Assistant – Full Time, Permanent
Milton Keynes
Salary: £25,183–£27,711 FTE (£21,704–£23,883 actual)
Hours: 36.85 hours/week (term time INSET), Mon–Wed 8:20–16:00, Thu–Fri 8:20–16:30
Start date: September 2025 – Permanent
The School and Role
A growing primary school in Milton Keynes with a newly opened nursery is seeking an experienced Nursery Teaching Assistant to join the team in September. You will work alongside the Early Years Lead to deliver engaging activities for 3–5-year-olds, supporting learning both indoors and outdoors within a forest school enriched curriculum. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the nursery provision and make a meaningful impact on young learners from day one.
Requirements
Please note: Candidates will only be considered if they have the right requirements and proven UK experience in a similar role.
1. Proven experience supporting nursery-aged children in a UK school or nursery setting
2. A clear understanding of the EYFS framework
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4. A proactive and caring approach to supporting young learners
5. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one
What we offer
6. Competitive salary via PAYE
7. Permanent position within a supportive early years setting
8. Opportunities for ongoing CPD and career progression
9. Well-resourced learning environment with outdoor learning focus
10. Pension contributions
11. Personalised support from your Vision for Education consultant
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people, with branches across the UK and a reputation for placing high-quality early years professionals.
We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.