Teaching Assistant / Reception Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and nurturing Infant and Nursery School in Langwith, for a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant or Reception Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team from September 2026.
This full academic year opportunity is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant, an Early Years Practitioner looking to transition into a school setting, or a graduate considering a future career in education.
About the RoleAs a Nursery or Reception Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning and development during their crucial Early Years education. Working closely with the class teacher and wider support staff, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery of engaging and creative Early Years lessons and activities.
- Working with individual pupils and small groups to develop early literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in learning.
- Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and personal development.
- Assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) where required.
- Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Supporting classroom routines, continuous provision activities, and outdoor learning opportunities.
This is a long-term position for the full academic year, providing consistency for pupils and the opportunity to become an integral member of the school community.
What We Offer- Competitive daily pay rate of £95.00 - £105.00 per day.
- A full academic year placement within a supportive and well-respected Infant and Nursery School.
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience within an Early Years setting.
- A rewarding role making a positive impact on young children's educational journeys.
- Previous experience working with children, ideally within an Early Years, Nursery, Reception, or primary school setting.
- A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, proudly connecting talented education professionals with schools across the country. We are committed to supporting our candidates through every stage of their career with expert guidance, ongoing training, and exciting opportunities.
Apply TodayIf you are looking for a rewarding Nursery Teaching Assistant or Reception Teaching Assistant role in Langwith starting in September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact the Nottingham team at Tradewind Recruitment for more information.
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Application advice
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⭐ Lead your CV with an Early Years personal statement that explicitly references EYFS experience, as the advert prioritises candidates familiar with Nursery and Reception settings.
📊 Quantify your classroom impact where possible: 'Supported a group of 6 children with early phonics, contributing to 80% achieving expected literacy milestones by end of term'.
🎯 Highlight any SEN experience prominently in your skills section, as the advert specifically mentions assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs as a core responsibility.
🏅 Confirm your enhanced DBS status on the Update Service clearly in your CV header or personal statement, as this is listed as a direct requirement and speeds up placement.
🤝 Reference experience with continuous provision, outdoor learning, or small group interventions, as these are explicitly named duties in the role description.
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- •Supported a Reception class of 28 pupils with daily phonics and early numeracy sessions, contributing to 85% of children meeting EYFS expected development milestones by end of the academic year.
- •Delivered targeted small group interventions for 6 children with identified SEN needs across Nursery and Reception, working alongside the SENCO to implement individual learning plans.
- •Designed and maintained continuous provision stations for an outdoor learning area used by 30 Nursery children weekly, improving pupil engagement scores in teacher assessments by 20%.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's Nursery and Reception Teaching Assistant vacancy at the Infant and Nursery School in Langwith is precisely the role I have been seeking. With hands-on experience supporting EYFS children across Nursery and Reception settings, and a thorough understanding of continuous provision and early literacy development, I am confident I can make a meaningful contribution to your Early Years team from September 2026.
My background in Early Years education includes supporting small groups of children with phonics and early numeracy, assisting pupils with SEN needs, and helping to maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment. Working alongside class teachers, I have contributed to behaviour management strategies and outdoor learning sessions that have helped children build confidence and independence in their learning.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and deliver continuous provision activities that support EYFS learning goals?
- ›What strategies do you use to support early literacy and numeracy development in Nursery or Reception children?
- ›How do you adapt your approach when supporting a child with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream Early Years classroom?
- ›Can you describe how you would set up and manage an outdoor learning session for Reception-age children?
- ›What does a safe and stimulating Early Years learning environment look like to you, and how do you help create one?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child who was struggling emotionally or socially in a classroom setting.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of a young child.
- ›Give an example of how you have encouraged independence and confidence in a child who lacked self-belief.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked closely with a class teacher to deliver a lesson or activity — what was your contribution?
- ›Describe a challenging behaviour you encountered with a young child and how you managed it positively.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported a child who was struggling emotionally or socially in a classroom setting.
Describe a challenging behaviour you encountered with a young child and how you managed it positively.