Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking for a skilled and committed Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant to support a local Primary school near Axminster.

This rewarding role involves working closely with other nursery staff to support early years learning and development, deliver engaging activities, and provide targeted support to children with additional needs. It is ideal for experienced Nursery Assistants or Teaching Assistants looking to further develop their career in Early Years education.

Role: Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant
Location: Near Axminster
Pay Rate: £1,900–£2,200 per month (depending on experience)
Start Date:1st June
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm

As a Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging early years activities
• Work closely with children to support their learning and development
• Provide targeted support for children with SEND and additional needs
• Encourage social, emotional, and communication development
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff, parents, and external professionals
• Contribute to observations, assessments, and progress tracking

We’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A caring, proactive, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s early development

What Teaching Personnel Can

Offer:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
• Flexible short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
• Free CPD in SEND, behaviour management, and safeguarding
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• £50 referral bonus for recommending educators
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent nursery or teaching roles
• Competitive pay rates
• MyTP Work App to manage bookings and availability with ease

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.

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