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Nursery Assistant

  • Location:

    Croydon

  • Sector:

    Primary Support

  • Job type:

    Permanent Contracts

  • Salary:

    £19500 - £23000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Carl Cooper

  • Contact email:

    carl@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CCC-L3TA-3923_1771329191

  • Published:

    about 3 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-19

  • Start date:

    03/09/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

New Addington | September Start | Full Time

A welcoming and well-established primary school in New Addington is seeking to appoint a Level 3 qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis from September.

Due to EYFS statutory staffing ratio requirements, a Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential for this role. The school is looking for a confident and knowledgeable practitioner who can contribute meaningfully to planning, provision and pupil progress within the Nursery setting.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (essential)

  • Have proven experience working within a Nursery or Early Years environment

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development

  • Support high-quality, play-based and adult-led learning

  • Be confident supporting children's social, emotional and language development

  • Assist with personal care where required

  • Work collaboratively within a structured Early Years team

  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

  • Have up-to-date safeguarding training or be willing to complete this

The school offers:

  • A well-resourced Nursery provision

  • Supportive leadership and clear EYFS structures

  • A collaborative and professional staff team

  • A stable, long-term permanent opportunity

  • Ongoing professional development

This role is ideal for a qualified Level 3 Early Years practitioner seeking a permanent Nursery position in New Addington from September.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.