Nursery Teaching Assistant
Location: Speke (L24)
Start Date: November 2025
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour depending on experience
Are you passionate about early years education and looking to make a real difference in a child’s development? Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-established and nurturing day nursery in Speke (L24), seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.
This nursery is known for its child-centred approach, offering a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. With a strong focus on early development, communication, and emotional wellbeing, the setting supports children from 6 months to 5 years old.
As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support children’s learning through play, structured activities, and routines
* Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities across the EYFS framework
* Provide 1:1 and small group support, including for children with additional needs
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional development
* Work closely with nursery staff and parents to ensure each child’s needs are met
* Help maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Have experience working in a nursery or early years setting (school or private)
* Be confident supporting children aged 0–5, including those with SEND
* Hold a relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Early Years – desirable)
* Be nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood development
* Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding practices
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly via PAYE – no umbrella fees
* A dedicated consultant to support your career journey
* Access to free CPD training including Safeguarding, EYFS, and SEND
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
* Easy admin and communication through our myTP digital platform
If you're ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact our team at Teaching Personnel for more information.
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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.
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