Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistants Needed - Northampton

Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistants Needed - Northampton Passionate about supporting early years children? Looking for flexible work in Northampton nurseries? Coba Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated…

Pay rate £15 – £18/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistants Needed - Northampton

Passionate about supporting early years children? Looking for flexible work in Northampton nurseries?

Coba Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming nurseries in and around Northampton.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term assignments, or longer-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Assisting with learning through play and planned activities
Promoting children's development, wellbeing and independence
Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment
Working closely with nursery staff and parents

Requirements

✅ Level 3 Childcare Qualification (or equivalent)
✅ Valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate (essential)
✅ Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
✅ Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
✅ A caring, positive and proactive approach
✅ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Coba Education?

Specialist Education Recruitment Agency with over 20 years of experience supporting schools across Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas.
Dedicated Consultant Support throughout the placement process.
Fully Vetted and Compliance Checked Candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requirements.
Quality-Focused Recruitment matching candidates based on skills, experience and school culture.
Flexible Staffing Solutions for daily supply, long-term, temporary and permanent vacancies.
Local Knowledge and Relationships with schools, academies and trusts across the region.
Fast and Responsive Service to support schools with urgent and planned staffing requirements.

What Coba Education Offers

Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Competitive rates of pay
Friendly and supportive local team
Opportunities across a range of Northampton nurseries
Ongoing support throughout your placements

If you're a qualified Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

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