Nursery Teaching Assistant – Flexible Supply Work – Dunstable

Newstaff Employment is recruiting caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming nurseries across Dunstable. Whether you want one day each week or full-time hours, we can match you with placements that fit your availability. As a result, you can enjoy flexible work while building your experience in Early Years education.

Location: Dunstable
Salary: £13.50 – £15.00 per hour
Working Hours: Flexible to suit your availability
Job Type: Temporary / Supply

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Key Responsibilities

• Support children in nursery and Early Years settings.
• Help create a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with daily learning activities and play sessions.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and educational development.
• Support nursery practitioners and teaching staff throughout the day.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery procedures.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Adapt quickly to different nursery environments and routines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in a nursery or Early Years setting, is preferred but not essential.
• A Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Nursery or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• You have a positive, reliable, and nurturing approach.
• You understand safeguarding responsibilities and always put children’s welfare first.
• You show compassion, enthusiasm, and patience when working with children.
• You hold an Enhanced DBS certificate or are willing to obtain one.
• You can provide satisfactory references.
• If you have lived outside the UK for more than six months during the last 10 years, you can provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Why Join?

• Earn a competitive hourly rate of £13.50–£15.00.
• Choose flexible work that fits around your lifestyle.
• Receive weekly pay.
• Enjoy a choice of short-term and long-term assignments.
• Work with a dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your placements.
• Gain valuable experience across a variety of nursery settings.

How to Apply

Interested in this teaching role? Don’t hang about—send us your CV and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Education Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Give Kay a call on 01582 877 002, or send your CV over to kay.vincelli@newstaffemployment.co.uk

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Safeguarding Statement

Newstaff is committed to safeguarding children; the successful applicant will be required to hold an enhanced DBS and undergo further vetting checks, including references. If you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 10 years, you will need to provide an overseas police good conduct check.

Reference: ABE2841BED