Nursery Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team: Nursery/Reception Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children in their earliest years of education to learn and thrive? We have an exciting opportunity in a Primary School in the heart of Newport, as they prepare for their rise in 3’s for their nursery. For this full-time role we are seeking a patient, proactive and nurturing teaching assistant, who

About the Role
As a Nursery/Reception Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Assist in delivering a rich, inclusive curriculum that fosters confidence, resilience, and key social skills.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans for children with ALN.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

• Helping pupils learn numeracy and language skills through daily activities.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and parents and provide social and emotional support.

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and well-being through structured interventions and activities.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting pupils in their earliest years of education.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and positivity, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young children.
• Works well as part of a team and is proactive in using initiative to meet children’s needs.
• Any experience in early childhood education or working with children is highly valued, but not essential.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and expertise.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young children during their formative years.
• A vibrant, inclusive school community in Newport, where every child’s unique potential is celebrated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

If you're ready to help young learners flourish in a supportive, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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.
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