Nursery Teaching Assistant

A vibrant primary setting in South Birmingham is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant who brings energy, resilience, and a hands‑on approach to Early Years. The environment is fast‑paced, lively, and full of personality, and the team needs someone who isn’t afraid to get fully involved from day one. This role suits someone who thrives on challenge, stays calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoys being part of a busy, joyful nursery classroom.

What the role involves

• Supporting the class teacher with routines, activities, and the day‑to‑day running of the nursery.
• Getting fully involved in play‑based learning, from messy play to outdoor exploration.
• Working with small groups and individual children to develop early communication, social skills, and confidence.
• Helping children regulate emotions, navigate friendships, and settle into structured routines.
• Assisting with observations and contributing to assessments where appropriate.
• Providing personal care and supporting children with transitions throughout the day.
• Creating a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.

What makes a strong candidate

• Experience in Early Years or a nursery setting.
• A gritty, proactive attitude and the confidence to jump straight into busy classroom life.
• Patience, warmth, and the ability to stay positive even on challenging days.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the class teacher and wider team.
• A good understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children with a range of needs.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Mia at miam@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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