Our Services

At NurtureFirst Teaching Support, we specialise in providing reliable, fully vetted and highly skilled Teaching Assistants to schools across the UK. Our services are tailored to support exceptional teaching, consistent classroom stability, and outstanding pupil progress.

Supporting Schools with the Right Staff

We provide Teaching Assistants who are available at short notice to cover unexpected staff absences. Our supply team ensures classrooms stay supported and learning continues seamlessly.
Ideal for:

  • Vetted and Experienced TAs
  • Illness cover
  • Dedicated Support Team
  • Emergency staffing

Long-Term & Fixed-Term Teaching Assistants

When schools require ongoing support for several weeks or months, we offer dependable long-term placements.

Our Teaching Assistants integrate smoothly into your routines, ensuring continuity and strong relationships with learners.
Ideal for:

  • Consistent Classroom Support
  • Maternity cover
  • Long-term staff sickness
  • Enhanced Pupil Progress
  • SEN provision

Permanent Recruitment Solutions

We help schools find the right candidates for permanent TA positions. From sourcing to screening and shortlisting, we connect schools with hardworking individuals who fit their culture and long-term staffing needs.
Ideal for:

  • Permanent classroom support
  • SEN-focused roles
  • Pastoral/behaviour roles

SEN (Special Educational Needs) Specialist Support

Our experienced SEN Teaching Assistants support pupils with a wide range of needs, including:
Ideal for:

  • Autism (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia & Dyspraxia
  • Emotional & behavioural needs
  • Speech, language and communication difficulties

Behaviour Support Assistants

We supply skilled Behaviour Support staff trained in:

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Positive behaviour strategies
  • One-to-one support
  • Restorative practices

Early Years (EYFS) Teaching Assistants

Our Early Years TAs bring joy, patience and creativity to nursery and reception settings. They support early learning, developmental milestones, play-based activities and daily routines.
Ideal for:

  • Play-based learning support
  • Social and emotional development
  • Daily routine assistance
  • Early intervention strategies

One-to-One Pupil Support

We provide dedicated Teaching Assistants for pupils who require:

  • Individualised academic support
  • Behaviour guidance
  • Social and emotional development
  • Classroom participation help

Additional School Support Staff

We also supply additional support roles, including:

  • Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
  • Classroom Assistants
  • Pastoral Support
  • Lunchtime Supervisors