Flexible Nursery Assistant

Tinies Childcare; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: £14.24 - £15.69 per/​

Flexible hours: full-time, part-time,或

Work-life balance: choose days/times

Recognition: Temp of the Month

Professional development: free online

Discounts on qualifications

Career support: move to permanent

Tinies Treats rewards account

Pension scheme

Supportive team

Job summary

Tinies Childcare in St Neots is seeking a Flexible Nursery Assistant to support children aged 0-5 across nurseries in the Cambridge branch network. This temporary, full-time role offers flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle, with opportunities to progress to permanent positions.

You will assist with daily care, learning, and play, while helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment and participating in activity planning. DBS support and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification or experience in childcare.
• Current Enhanced DBS (we can help you obtain one).
• Reliable, caring, and professional approach.
• Confidence to adapt to new nurseries and teams.
• Genuine passion for early years care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily care, learning, and play of children aged 0-5 years.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment.
• Support the nursery team in maintaining safety and routine.
• Contribute to planning and delivering activities.
• Observe and record children's progress.
• Work flexibly across different settings when needed.

Skills

Flexible working

Caring attitude

Observational skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification or experience in childcare

Job description

Flexible Nursery Assistant St Neots

Home - Jobs - Flexible Nursery Assistant St Neots

• Location PE19


• Category Nursery


• Job Type Full Time


• Salary £14 - £15


• Posted 7 October 2026


• Branch Cambridge


• Reference 120000000000000172

Job Description:

Looking for flexible nursery work that fits around your lifestyle? Join Tinies Childcare, the UK's leading childcare agency, and enjoy rewarding temporary roles across outstanding nursery settings.

Why Choose Tinies

• Competitive pay: £14.24 - £15.69 per hour (depending on experience)


• Flexible hours: Choose from full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc shifts


• Work-life balance: Pick the days and times that suit you best


• Recognition: \"Temp of the Month\" awards and quarterly prize draws


• Professional development: Free online childcare courses (worth £70+)


• Discounts: Reduced rates on Paediatric First Aid and other qualifications


• Career support: Easily move from temporary to permanent roles


• Employee benefits: Tinies Treats rewards account and pension scheme


• Supportive team: Our consultants are real people who care about your success

Work Smarter with the Aaniie Kids App

Our Aaniie Kids app connects you directly with nurseries, helping you manage work on your terms. It gives you:

• Quick access to available shifts


• Instant booking notifications
  
• Real-time schedule updates


• Automated timesheets - no paperwork


• A professional profile to showcase your skills

Your Role

As a Temporary Nursery Practitioner, you'll:

• Assist in the daily care, learning, and play of children aged 0-5 years


• Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment


• Support the nursery team in maintaining safety and routine


• Contribute to planning and delivering activities
  
• Observe and record children's progress


• Work flexibly across different settings when needed

What You'll Need

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification or experience in childcare


• Current Enhanced DBS (we can help you obtain one)


• A reliable, caring, and professional approach


• Confidence to adapt to new nurseries and teams


• A genuine passion for early years care