Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £88.92- £102.60 per day
Are you passionate about working with young children and supporting their early development? Education World is currently recruiting caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistants for roles in a range of welcoming nursery settings across the Gateshead area.
Whether you're experienced or just starting out in early years education, we have flexible opportunities to suit you.
About the Role:
As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping young children learn, grow, and feel safe in a stimulating and supportive environment. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll support play-based learning and help meet each child's emotional and developmental needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily routines including play, learning activities, meals, and personal care
- Create a warm, inclusive, and safe environment for all children
- Support children’s individual learning and development needs
- Work closely with nursery practitioners, parents, and carers
- Help set up and tidy away activities and maintain a clean, organised space
- Experience working with children in an early years setting (preferred but not essential)
- Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2/3 preferred)
- A warm, positive and patient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for early years education and child development
- A current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
- REC Audited Education Status - We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
- Weekly Pay - Always on time, every Friday
- PAYE Only - No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
- Free CPD Opportunities - Upskill with access to a wide range of professional development
- Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot - Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
- Supportive Team - Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools
- Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority
- Referral Bonus - refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments -our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.
Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.
