Nursery Teaching Assistant – Langley Moor
Location: Langley Moor, County Durham
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (equivalent to £95–£100 per full day)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 1:00pm (5 hours per day)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-Term
Love Working with Young Children?
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a part-time role that fits around your lifestyle?
Schools Mutual Services is recruiting a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Langley Moor from September. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting young children during the most important stages of their early learning journey.
Working mornings only, this role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, childcare practitioners, Early Years professionals or anyone looking for consistent part-time hours in education.
About the Role
You will work within the school’s Nursery, supporting children as they learn through play, exploration and structured activities.
You’ll help create a positive, safe and engaging environment where every child feels encouraged to grow in confidence and develop key early learning skills.
Working alongside the class teacher and Early Years team, you’ll support children with activities, routines and their personal, social and emotional development.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with Nursery or Early Years children.
- Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Is warm, patient and enthusiastic.
- Can build positive relationships with young children.
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive school team.
- Is reliable, organised and passionate about Early Years education.
Experience within nurseries, preschools, schools or childcare settings is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Morning-only working hours (8:30am – 1:00pm).
- Long-term position starting in September.
- Competitive hourly pay (equivalent to £95–£100 per full day).
- Weekly PAYE pay.
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Schools Mutual Services consultant.
- Access to CPD and professional development.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Pension scheme.
Why Join Schools Mutual Services?
Schools Mutual Services is a not-for-profit, school-led education recruitment provider that puts people before profit.
We work closely with schools across the North East, matching caring education professionals with rewarding opportunities where they can make a genuine difference.
Our dedicated consultants are here to support you throughout your career, helping you find roles that suit your experience, skills and work-life balance.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time Nursery Teaching Assistant role in Langley Moor, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Schools Mutual Services team to find out more about this long-term September opportunity.