About the role
As a Nursery Assistant, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for children. You will support daily activities, supervise play, and assist with personal care and routines. We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting children’s learning and play activities
- Helping to plan and set up engaging activities
- Assisting with meals, snacks and toileting routines
- Ensuring the nursery remains clean, safe and tidy
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies
- Observing children and contributing to learning records (if applicable)
About you
- Warm, patient and enthusiastic about working with young children
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Reliable, flexible and willing to learn
- Experience in a nursery or childcare setting (desirable but not essential)
- Relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2/3) or willingness to work towards one
- Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check
What we offer
- Supportive, friendly team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary (£15.50-£16.50 per hour)
- Staff benefits (referral scheme)
Team Educate is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding. We promote the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to thorough vetting procedures including enhanced DBS checks, verification of identity and qualifications, employment history and reference checks, and, where appropriate, barred list and overseas checks. We follow Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and ensure that safeguarding and child protection are central to our practice.
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