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Job Description

Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant – Truro

 3–4 Days per Week | Flexible Working | Immediate / September Start £14.25 per hour

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery practitioner looking for a role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and genuinely make a difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and well-loved nursery in the Truro area, currently experiencing high demand for additional support. We are seeking a passionate, nurturing, and reliable Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis (3–4 days per week).

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly, close-knit early years team at a nursery that truly prioritises child development and staff wellbeing.

You’ll support children at a crucial stage of their early development, helping to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where they can grow in confidence, explore, and thrive through play.

With flexibility across the week, this role is ideal for someone wanting to balance work with other commitments, without compromising on a rewarding career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children within a nursery / EYFS setting (ages 0–5)
• Encouraging learning through play, creativity, and exploration
• Assisting with daily routines including activities, mealtimes, and care
• Providing consistent, nurturing support to help children feel safe and secure
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Working closely with colleagues to create a positive and engaging setting

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience in a nursery or EYFS environment
• A warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong understanding of early years development
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• A proactive, hands-on and adaptable attitude

Why This Role?

• Join a supportive and welcoming nursery team in Truro
• Enjoy flexible working (3–4 days per week)
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.25 per hour
• Work in a fantastic Cornish location
• Ongoing demand = consistent, long-term opportunities available

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated local consultant who truly understands the Truro / Early Years market
• Access to a wide range of nursery and EYFS roles across Mid Cornwall
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Consistent work with trusted local settings

Apply Today

If you’re a Level 3 Nursery professional ready to step into a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or get in touch to find out more.

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.