Job Description
Nursery Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Summer Term
Crewe (Wistaston area)
Start: Beginning of Summer Term – Fixed Term until end of academic year
£90 – £100 per day
8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only
About the Opportunity
Astro Education are working in partnership with a warm and welcoming primary school in the Wistaston area of Crewe to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team for the Summer Term.
This is a fixed-term position running from the start of the Summer Term through to the end of the academic year, supporting within a vibrant and nurturing Nursery class.
The school has a strong focus on early development, play-based learning and creating a safe, engaging environment for young children, and they are looking for someone who shares this passion for Early Years education.
This role would suit an experienced Early Years practitioner or Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger children and supporting their early learning and development.
The Role
Working as part of the Nursery team, responsibilities may include:
• Supporting the class teacher with daily Nursery activities
• Encouraging children’s early communication, play and social development
• Assisting with learning through play and structured activities
• Supporting children with routines, independence and positive behaviour
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment
• Working closely with other staff to support children’s development and wellbeing
What We’re Looking For
The school is seeking someone who is:
• Level 3 qualified in Childcare or Early Years Education (essential)
• Passionate about Early Years learning and development
• Patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with young children
• Confident supporting learning through play and structured activities
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Paediatric First Aid certification would be highly desirable, though not essential.
About Astro Education
At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people. Led in Cheshire by Darren Locke, a Headteacher of 16 years, and founded by Tim Howarth, an experienced recruitment consultant, we believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and long-term relationships with schools and educators.
We work closely with schools across Cheshire to ensure the right people are placed in the right environments where they can thrive.
What You’ll Get With Astro Education
£90 – £100 per day depending on experience
Weekly pay
Support from an experienced education team
Transparent and ethical recruitment practices
Opportunities for further roles across our partner schools
Interested?
If you are a Level 3 Early Years practitioner or Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding Nursery role this Summer Term, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV on to us today!