Nursery Teaching Assistant

Mayplace Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our team from the start of the new term. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants to make a real difference to the youngest children in our school community.

Mayplace Primary School is part of The Primary First Trust, a multi-academy trust serving schools across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with access to trust-wide training and development opportunities.

About the role

You will work alongside the Nursery teacher to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a warm, stimulating Early Years environment. Day to day this includes:

• Supporting the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging play-based activities
• Supervising and supporting children during learning, play, and routines (including care needs such as toileting and feeding, where required)
• Observing and recording children's progress and development
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment

What we're looking for

• A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Early Years or equivalent)
• Experience working with children in the Early Years age range
• A genuine passion for early childhood development
• Patience, warmth, and excellent communication skills
• A team player who is reliable, flexible, and proactive
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children