Nursery Teaching Assistant

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Posted 3 weeks ago

Description

Nursery Teaching Assistant – Camden Primary School – Immediate Start 
Pertemps Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Camden to recruit a Nursery Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. 
 
This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to a non-verbal child in the nursery class. The position will run until the end of the current school term, with the potential to continue from September 2025. 
 
Location: Camden 
Start Date: Immediate 
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Until July, with possible extension) 
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) 
 
About the Role: 

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a non-verbal child in the nursery class 
  • Assist with communication strategies, such as visual supports and gesture-based communication 
  • Foster a calm, nurturing environment that promotes engagement and interaction 
  • Support with routine care tasks and daily transitions 
  • Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to support the child’s learning and development 
  • Monitor progress and contribute to reports and planning discussions 

 
The Ideal Candidate Will: 

  • Have experience working in an Early Years setting, ideally with children who are non-verbal or have communication difficulties 
  • Be patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic about supporting young children 
  • Be confident using or learning visual communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton – training can be provided) 
  • Be proactive and adaptable, with a strong commitment to inclusive practice 
  • Work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and parents 

 
Why Join This School? 

  • Supportive Early Years team and experienced SEN leadership 
  • Positive and inclusive school environment in the heart of Camden 
  • Opportunities for further training and professional development 
  • Potential for the role to continue from September 2025 

 
To Apply: 
Follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV to jake.crump@pertempseducation.co.uk, or call 020 3897 1563 for more information.