Nursery Teaching Assistant
Location: Southwark, South London
Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant
Start Date: November 2025
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Veritas Education are delighted to be partnering with a friendly and inclusive nursery in Southwark to recruit a qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant Early Years team from November 2025.
This OFSTED-rated 'Good' nursery is highly regarded for its nurturing environment and commitment to providing children with the best possible start to their learning journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Room Leader and Early Years Teacher to create engaging, play-based learning experiences that promote each child's development, confidence, and wellbeing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, proactive, and creative individual who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a lasting difference in young children's lives.
The Ideal Nursery Teaching Assistant Will Have:
A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (essential)
Previous experience working in an Early Years setting or nursery environment
A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development principles
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisation skills
A warm, positive, and professional approach when supporting children and families
Main Responsibilities Include:
Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning activities
Assisting with observations, assessments, and record-keeping in line with EYFS requirements
Promoting children's independence, curiosity, and emotional wellbeing
Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community