Nursery Practitioner / Teaching Assistant Garstang, Lancashire Full-time / Part-time opportunities available Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and qualifications) Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and nurturing early years setting in Garstang, who are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner / Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting early childhood development and creating a positive, engaging learning environment. The Role: Supporting children aged 0–5 within a nursery or EYFS setting Assisting the class teacher or room leader with daily activities and routines Encouraging learning through play and structured activities Promoting a safe, caring, and inclusive environment Supporting children’s social, emotional and developmental needs Observing and reporting on children’s progress where required ✅ The Ideal Candidate Will: Have previous experience working with children in a nursery, preschool, or primary school setting Demonstrate a genuine passion for early years education Have excellent communication and teamwork skills Be patient, nurturing, and adaptable Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Qualifications: A Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification is desirable, but not essential for candidates with relevant experience GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are advantageous What Teaching Personnel Offers: Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly Flexible work to suit your schedule Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Opportunity to secure a permanent position in a supportive school or nursery Safeguarding: Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and referencing in line with our safeguarding policies. Apply today to start your journey in a rewarding and fulfilling early years role! 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.