Job Description

EYFS Teaching Assistant (School Nursery)

Dynamic, Energetic, and Passionate About Nurture? Your Next Chapter Starts Here!

Location: Blackpool

Setting: School Nursery

Contract Type: Temporary, Term-Time Only (Wednesday - Friday)

Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience/qualification level)

Start Date: ASAP (Until July 2027)

Qualifications: Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 in EYFS / Childcare

About the School & Nursery: Where Every Child Blossoms

Situated in Blackpool, this is an inclusive, vibrant school nursery community that firmly believes every single child deserves the absolute best start in life. Their core driver is inclusivity; they proudly welcome and celebrate children from all backgrounds, faiths, and socio-economic statuses, knowing that a child's background has zero bearing on their limitless potential to succeed.

They are a nurture-led setting currently on an exciting journey with Nurture UK, actively embedding the Six Principles of Nurture into everything they do to support holistic development. Backing this up is an incredible, highly dedicated Nurture Team-a group of pastoral superheroes who will stop at nothing to support our children and their families.

The Role: What We're Looking For

We need a dynamic, energetic, and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated nursery team. You will be working directly with our youngest learners, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and joy-filled environment where they can thrive.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualified: Must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in EYFS/Childcare.

  • Energetic: A positive, high-energy approach to early years education-you aren't afraid to get stuck into messy play, outdoor learning, and active storytelling!

  • Nurturing: A natural alignment with our inclusive ethos and a deep understanding of how to support children's emotional and social development.

  • Reliable: Committed to working Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Sunday Times Top 100 Employer: We are the only education recruitment agency to be recognised for four consecutive years for our unwavering commitment to staff well-being.

  • Premium CPD: Gain complimentary access to 2,500+ accredited courses via The National College, allowing you to add specialised certifications to your CV ahead of the autumn interview season.

  • Local Expertise: Your dedicated consultant, Kara, is an education market specialist, providing bespoke interview preparation and professional CV polishing.