Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistant
Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent
Start: Immediately
£90 – £100 per day
8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only
About the Opportunity
Astro Education are working in partnership with several warm and welcoming primary schools and nurseries across Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent to recruit Early Years / Nursery Teaching Assistants to join Early Years teams immediately.
These are ongoing, flexible, part-time or full-time positions, starting immediately, supporting children in Nursery and Early Years settings.
Our partner schools have a strong focus on early development, play-based learning and creating safe, engaging environments for young children, and they are looking for individuals who share this passion for Early Years education.
These roles would suit experienced Early Years practitioners or Teaching Assistants who enjoy working with younger children and supporting their early learning and development.
The Role
Working as part of a Early Years / 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
We are looking for individuals who are:
Level 2/3 qualified in Childcare or Early Years Education (preferred)
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. We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and long-term relationships with schools and edu...
Early Years Teaching Assistant / Nursery Practitioner employer: Astro Education Ltd Careers
Astro Education is an excellent employer for Cover Supervisors, offering a supportive work culture and flexible opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Manchester. With competitive daily rates, a commitment to ethical recruitment, and a dedicated support team, employees can expect meaningful engagement and professional growth while making a positive impact on students' education.
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