Nursery Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Long-Term & Flexible Supply
September 2026 Starts Competitive Pay Local Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early development?

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to join a range of nurseries, primary schools and early years settings.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support children aged 0–5 with their learning, development and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting children's learning through play and engaging activities.
Assisting with the delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
Helping children develop communication, language and early learning skills.
Building positive relationships with children and families.
Supporting children's care, hygiene and wellbeing needs.
Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
Observing and recording children's progress.
Working collaboratively with teachers and early years professionals. 

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
Passionate about supporting young children's development.
Reliable, adaptable and nurturing.
Confident building positive relationships with children.
A strong communicator and team player.
Committed to creating a positive early learning experience. 

Relevant qualifications and experience in Early Years, childcare, education or similar settings are desirable but not essential for every opportunity.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young children and helping them develop, learn and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to discuss available Early Years opportunities that match your experience, availability and career goals.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed