Early Years Teaching Assistant
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Level 3 Nursery Nurse – Join a Growing Nursery in Low Fell with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Low Fell, Gateshead
Contract Type: Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13 per hour
About the Role
As a Level 3 Nursery Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting children’s early learning and development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Staff initially work across different rooms to gain experience with various age groups before settling into the area that best suits their strengths and interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging activities and play-based learning
- Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for all children
- Build strong relationships with children, colleagues, and parents
- Observe and support children’s individual development and interests
- Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain high standards of care and education
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- A positive, flexible, and team-focused attitude
- Someone who enjoys being hands-on and engaging with children
- Experience in a nursery setting is preferred but not essential
The nursery places great importance on how candidates interact with children, so enthusiasm, warmth, and a caring nature are key qualities for this role.
Hours Available
- 1 position: 40 hours per week
- 1 position: 30 hours per week
The nursery operates 7:30am – 6:00pm and offers flexible working patterns. Staff can work traditional daily hours or longer shifts across 3–4 days, depending on preference.
Benefits
- £13 per hour competitive salary
- Free childcare spaces for staff
- Free pick-up and drop-off service for children
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
- Supportive team environment within a long-standing nursery