Nursery Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS9 6EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 087f5adf-f01f-422f-a255-05fe2cc76325 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant to join our friendly and caring team to work within our nursery provision on a daily basis, supporting the children to learn through play and exploration. You will be responsible for supporting the room leader in ensuring the environment is engaging and inviting, supporting children’s welfare and communicating with parents and families.
What we are looking for
The successful applicant must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage actively in a wide range of activities. The successful candidate will need to show good levels of initiative.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:
• Is qualified at Level 3 with an Early Years specific qualification
• Has successful experience working in an early years setting
• Is committed to working in a team environment
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Are highly organised and have a positive attitude towards their role
What the school offers its staff
• Wonderful children who are curious, kind and eager to learn, and who thrive in an environment where they feel seen, valued and inspired.
• A warm, nurturing school communitywith a strong sense of pride and shared purpose.
• The chance to help shape an exciting futureat Roseberry Academy.
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth, including high‑quality CPD and development opportunities.
• Membership of relevant pension fund
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About the role
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant to join our friendly and caring team to work within our nursery provision on a daily basis, supporting the children to learn through play and exploration. You will be responsible for supporting the room leader in ensuring the environment is engaging and inviting, supporting children’s welfare and communicating with parents and families.
What we are looking for
The successful applicant must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage actively in a wide range of activities. The successful candidate will need to show good levels of initiative.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:
• Is qualified at Level 3 with an Early Years specific qualification
• Has successful experience working in an early years setting
• Is committed to working in a team environment
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Are highly organised and have a positive attitude towards their role
What the school offers its staff
• Wonderful children who are curious, kind and eager to learn, and who thrive in an environment where they feel seen, valued and inspired.
• A warm, nurturing school communitywith a strong sense of pride and shared purpose.
• The chance to help shape an exciting futureat Roseberry Academy.
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth, including high‑quality CPD and development opportunities.
• Membership of relevant pension fund
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.