Early Years & Nursery Teaching Assistant

September 2026 Start | Long-Term, Full-Time & Morning-Only Opportunities

Location: North Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Audley, Bignall End and surrounding areas)

Salary: £92.56–£105 per day (PAYE, pro-rata for part-time morning roles)

Vision for Education is working with a range of nurseries, primary schools and Early Years settings across North Staffordshire that are now planning their September 2026 staffing requirements.

We are recruiting enthusiastic and caring Early Years and Nursery Teaching Assistants for a variety of long-term, full-time and morning-only positions. Whether you're an experienced childcare professional or looking to begin your career in Early Years, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Available opportunities include:

• Long-term morning-only Nursery and EYFS placements

• Full-time, term-time-only Early Years Teaching Assistant roles

• Nursery and Reception classroom support

• Day-to-day nursery and EYFS supply work from the start of the autumn term

You'll play an important role in supporting children's early learning and development through engaging activities, play-based learning and positive relationships.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare, CACHE, NNEB or Early Years qualification (or be working towards one)

• Experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool or school setting

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience, including parents, carers or those looking to begin a career in Early Years education.

A paediatric first aid qualification is desirable but not essential.

What Vision for Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £92.56–£105 PAYE

• Weekly pay

• Flexible morning-only and full-time opportunities

• Free safeguarding training and CPD

• Paediatric first aid refresher opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant

• Opportunities across a network of welcoming nurseries and primary schools

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to helping schools recruit exceptional support staff while supporting candidates throughout their careers.

Apply Now

If you're looking for an Early Years opportunity this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Joshua Da Costa
Recruitment Consultant – Primary Education
Vision for Education

joshua.dacosta@visionforeducation.co.uk
01782 444 555

Safeguarding

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, identity, qualification and reference checks in line with our safeguarding policies.

Vision for Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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