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Nursery Teaching Assistant

Position: Nursery Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Long Term, full-time for summer term 2025 initially, permanent opportunities available from September 2025 for right candidate.

Pay: £106-£112 per day (dependant upon experience)

Location: Camden - Kings Cross (good access available via public transport)

Start Date: Tues 22nd April 2025

Role Overview:

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a fantastic mainstream primary school in the Kings Cross, Camden area who are seeking a passionate and experienced teaching assistant for their Nursery classroom. The role is for the summer term initially, from 22nd April - 22nd July 2025, on a full-time basis.

The school, an Ofsted graded 'Good' school, are looking to add an outstanding practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be someone who has a passion for learning, and a track record of delivering improvement in children's learning, particularly within the Early Years.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils with a range of additional needs within a mainstream nursery setting.
You will work with pupils aged 3-4 within the Early Years Foundation Stage, supporting a group of pupils with a range of abilities and some additional needs.
Some 1:1 support will be required at times, so experience of supporting children with SEND in a school or nursery setting would be highly advantageous.
You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support, helping pupils develop their communication, social, and independence skills, whilst working alongside the EYFS curriculum.Requirements:

Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, as well as being a holder of a recognised Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
Experience of working with Early Years aged children within an educational setting, e.g. school or nursery.
An understanding of the Early Learning Goals and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
Must have the Right to work in the UK
Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to process one
Must be able to provide a minimum of 2 professional references to cover the last 2 yearsApplication Process:

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs within a mainstream setting, and are committed to their well-being and educational progress, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please apply to submit your CV, or send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivations for applying