Nursery Teaching Assistant Location: Barnehurst, Kent, DA7 6EQ Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: Full-Time Salary: £21,801.00 Annually based on 32.5 hours, working 39 weeks; Paid for 44.45 weeks (FTE 29,111) Hours Per Week: 32.5 Weeks Per Year: 39 Closing Date: Midnight, Friday, 30th of October 2026 About Us Mayplace Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our team from the start of the new term. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants to make a real difference to the youngest children in our school community. Mayplace Primary School is part of The Primary First Trust, a multi-academy trust serving schools across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with access to trust-wide training and development opportunities. About the Role You will work alongside the Nursery Teacher to support...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool Salary Level 3 – £28,072 - £33,020 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Salary Level 2 – £27,009 - £27,823 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Longfield, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full time Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Pre School based in our baby room. Bright Horizons Longfield is a purpose built nursery, the nursery boasts an all weather garden with a trike track and climbing frame, to play trays and a beautiful forest school garden. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child*...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £28,072 - £33,020 per annum (depending on qualification and experience) Location: Canterbury Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Canterbury Nursery. This nursery offers a friendly, experienced, long serving team, easy access to local transport with plenty of parking available, flexible working patterns and refurbished rooms! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £ 29,612 - £35,185 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – West Malling, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool nursery. The setting is close to local amenities, has free parking onsite and a large team with opportunities for career development.  Our Benefits £ 29,612 - £35,185 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing...

Nursery:   Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool Salary : £29,619 - £34,840 per annum (depending on qualification and experience) ​Location: Swanscombe Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full or part time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool, situated close to Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet train stations. This nursery offers a large on site car park, free of charge to staff, lots of training and career progression opportunities and a real friendly feel nursery to work in. Our Benefits · Childcare discount of 50% for first child · Enhanced parental leave · 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £28,072 - £33,020 per annum pro rata (depending on qualification and experience) Location: Canterbury Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a part time, lunch cover Early Years Practitioner to join our Canterbury Nursery working 20 hours per week . This nursery offers a friendly, experienced, long serving team, easy access to local transport with plenty of parking available, flexible working patterns and refurbished rooms! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,804.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Tunbridge Wells, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool, situated in Southborough close to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells town centers, with good transport links. The Preschool offers a 66 place setting that caters for children aged 2 to 5 years. The Preschool is situated of the edge of Southborough Woods next to St Peters Church with ample of parking. The Preschool is an old school house with a three large rooms and a beautiful spacious...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Nursery Salary – Starting from £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Tunbridge Wells, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full time, qualified practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Nursery, situated in Tunbridge Wells. We are close to Tunbridge Wells town centre and have good bus links to and from the nursery . This nursery offers care for children aged 3 months to 3 years old and is a beautiful small 40 place nursery. We have three rooms equipped for each age group and a outside garden where children have the opportunity develop their physical development. The nursery...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Tonbridge, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team of long serving staff with lots of experience with SEN, nurture training and a qualified teacher. We have a separate baby garden and a larger space for toddlers and preschool children with a nurturing environment. We are based close to the train station and A21 / M25 for easy commuting.    Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure....

Nursery – Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £34,299.20 - £44,782.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Dartford, Kent Please note - this is a temporary position until December 2027 Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Springfield Lodge nursery. At our Dartford nursery, we’re proud to offer a spacious outdoor garden and a dedicated on‑site Forest School area, giving children rich opportunities for exploration and learning. Our long‑standing, experienced staff team provides a warm, consistent environment for every child. The setting is conveniently located close to local transport links and...

Teaching Assistants Wanted - Maidstone & Surrounding Areas Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive? We're looking to connect with Teaching Assistants in Maidstone and the surrounding areas as we continue to expand our candidate pool for upcoming opportunities in local primary schools. We're interested in hearing from people who are enthusiastic about education and happy to support pupils across a variety of year groups, from Early Years through to Year 6. What the role may involve: Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery. Providing additional support to pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Helping children develop their confidence, independence and learning skills. Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining an inclusive classroom environment. Adapting to the needs of different age groups and abilities. What you'll need: A positive, patient and flexible approach. A willingness to...

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Sevenoaks as an Early Years Educator! We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Sevenoaks? We have our own dedicated car park We offer fully air-conditioned rooms that are well-equipped with fantastic resources Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year...

Social Science Graduate - Explore a Career in Education Location: Canterbury and East Kent (Canterbury, Ashford, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe and surrounding areas) Pay: 93 - 100 per day (depending on role and experience) Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Long-Term, Short-Term & Permanent Opportunities Start Date: Immediate - Roles Available Once Cleared for Work Social Science Graduate Have you completed a Social Science degree and are considering a career working with children or young people? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a wide range of mainstream and specialist SEN schools across Canterbury and the East Kent area, offering rewarding opportunities for graduates looking to gain valuable experience before progressing into careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, youth justice, counselling, mental health or other child-focused professions. We are recruiting Social Science graduates for a variety of education support...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum, while guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years education and are looking to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive setting. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Primary Special Needs Teacher Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent Start Date: ASAP Location: Tonbridge Pay: 130- 250 per day, dependent on qualifications and responsibilities About the School At academics, we're looking for a special needs teacher! This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to support primary-aged children with a range of special educational needs. As a Primary Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, understood, and supported to reach their full potential. You will work closely with teaching assistants, parents, carers, and external specialists to deliver personalised learning experiences. Role Purpose To deliver high-quality teaching and learning to a primary class of pupils with special educational needs, adapting lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual abilities, developmental stages, and learning...

Primary Special Needs Teacher Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent Start Date: ASAP Location: Tunbridge wells Pay: 130- 250 per day, dependent on qualifications and responsibilities About the School At academics, we're looking for a special needs teacher! This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to support primary-aged children with a range of special educational needs. As a Primary Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, understood, and supported to reach their full potential. You will work closely with teaching assistants, parents, carers, and external specialists to deliver personalised learning experiences. Role Purpose To deliver high-quality teaching and learning to a primary class of pupils with special educational needs, adapting lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual abilities, developmental stages, and learning...

Primary Special Needs Teacher Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent Start Date: ASAP Location: Tunbridge wells Pay: 130- 250 per day, dependent on qualifications and responsibilities About the School At academics, we're looking for a special needs teacher! This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to support primary-aged children with a range of special educational needs. As a Primary Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, understood, and supported to reach their full potential. You will work closely with teaching assistants, parents, carers, and external specialists to deliver personalised learning experiences. Role Purpose To deliver high-quality teaching and learning to a primary class of pupils with special educational needs, adapting lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual abilities, developmental stages, and learning...

Teaching Assistant Location: Tooting, South London Position: KS2 Teaching Assistant Start date: ASAP Pay: Dependent on experience We are working with a welcoming primary school in Tooting that is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join its KS2 team as soon as possible. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, high-quality teaching and helping every child feel valued. Its approach centres on achieving excellence together, with respect, kindness and perseverance playing an important part in everyday school life. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils across KS2, working closely with the class teacher to help children make progress, develop independence and engage positively with their learning. The school is looking for someone who understands that every child learns differently and can help create a classroom where pupils feel safe, supported and able to succeed. Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching Assistant Support for Pupils: Support...

Role Overview: Please note this position is for our baby room.   Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in...