Nursery Assistant in Taunton, Somerset

Location: Taunton
Start Date: (Immediate / ASAP )
Pay: £14.66 per hour PAYE / £16.80 per hour Umbrella
Contract Type: Temporary with potential for long‑term opportunities
Hours: 8.30-17:30 - All year round

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting a Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and support their on‑site nursery provision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early years education, who enjoys supporting children aged 3-4 in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the nursery team to deliver engaging activities, support learning through play, and help promote a positive early years experience for all children.

• Supporting children in their daily routines, play, and early learning activities
• Assisting nursery staff with planned lessons and free‑flow learning
• Creating a warm, safe, and stimulating environment
• Supporting with personal care routines where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social development
• Communicating effectively with staff and pupils
• Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are always met

• Experience working with children (early years experience desirable but not essential)
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
• Right to work in the UK

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible work and long‑term opportunities
• Dedicated, supportive consultants
• Free ongoing CPD including Safeguarding, Prevent, and EYFS training

If you're a nurturing and reliable individual looking to support young children in a rewarding early years setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.