Childcare Assistant

Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority nursery school is seeking a Childcare Assistant to support children's learning in Gainsborough. The role involves working with children aged 2 to 4 years, planning educational activities, and assisting with their development. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in childcare and possess excellent communication skills. Enhanced DBS clearance is required. This is a permanent position offering 6.5 hours per day with potential overtime during term time.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification.
• Passion for helping children’s learning and spending time with young children.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the class team across classrooms of 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
• Plan, assess, and support children’s learning with reference to the EYFS curriculum.
• Attend outdoors to support children’s development.

Skills

Support children's learning and development

Excellent communication skills

Patience and kindness

Ability to build relationships

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in childcare

Job description

Childcare Assistant

6.5 hours a day (32.5 hours per week) – 8:00am to 3:00pm, 5 days a week during Term Time plus 5 training days. Grade 3, points 6 to 9 – approximate £1,772 to £1,857 per month. Start date: ASAP. This is a permanent position.

Gainsborough Nursery School is a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and we are looking for a childcare assistant to join our small, friendly and dedicated staff team.

Responsibilities:

• Support the class team across classrooms of 2, 3 and 4 year olds, taking responsibility for a key group of children and supporting children with additional needs.
• Work under the direction of teachers, room leaders, and teaching assistants, yet demonstrate initiative to support children’s learning and development daily through small group sessions and continuous provision.
• Plan, assess, and support children’s learning with reference to the EYFS curriculum (desirable).
• Attend outdoor areas throughout the year and support children’s outdoor development.
• Provide good literacy and excellent communication skills, liaising with team members, parents and other professionals as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification.
• Passion for helping children’s learning and a love of spending time with 2, 3- and 4-year olds.
• Patient, kind, a great listener. Calmness, good sense of humour, and ability to build relationships.
• Previous experience of planning and assessing with reference to the EYFS curriculum (desirable).
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required).

There may be overtime available on a week-by-week basis pending the needs of the school. Attendance at training days is required. The post also requires good literacy and excellent communication skills.

Applications and further details are available from the school. Please contact the school by telephone on 01427 811610 or by email at [e-mail]. As we are a paperless school you can find an application form on our website. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.