Nursery Teaching Assistant

EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant - Durham Location: Durham Position: Full-Time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract/Perm Pay: £93-£110 per day Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive?…

Pay rate £93 – £110/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 25 September 2026

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EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant - Durham

Location: Durham
Position: Full-Time
Contract Type: Temporary / Contract/Perm
Pay: £93-£110 per day

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive?

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a chain of highly regarded private day nurseries in the Durham area, and we're looking for committed, reliable and enthusiastic EYFS-qualified staff to join their teams.

If you're an experienced Early Years professional who loves creating fun, engaging learning experiences and making a real difference to children's development, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As an EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting children through their early years development. You will:

Support practitioners and teachers in providing high-quality early years education and care
Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and play-based activities
Support children's individual learning and development needs
Encourage children to develop confidence, independence and social skills
Observe and record children's progress in line with the EYFS framework
Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
Support with everyday personal care, including nappy changing
Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policiesWhat We're Looking For

We're looking for caring and dependable Early Years professionals who are passionate about working with young children.

Essential requirements:

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification - ESSENTIAL
Previous experience working in a nursery, pre-school or Reception setting
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
A caring, patient and proactive approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare
Comfortable supporting children with personal care, including nappy changing
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to purchase one
Able to provide professional references covering your last 2 years of work and/or education history
Reliable, committed and able to work as part of a busy Early Years teamWhat We Offer

£93-£110 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
PAYE weekly pay
Opportunities to work within established and welcoming nursery settings
Support from a dedicated Empowering Learning consultant
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
The opportunity to build your Early Years experience
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's livesReady to Make a Difference?

If you're a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in the Durham area, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career with Empowering Learning.

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