Flexible Supply Nursery Assistant – Derby (£15/hr)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Morley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training access

Dedicated local consultants

Derby-area work opportunities

Flexible supply work

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Nursery Assistants for flexible supply assignments across nurseries in Derby. You will support children aged 0-5, assist with learning activities, and help maintain a safe, caring environment. Pay is £15 per hour, with short-term and longer-term placements available.

This role offers variety across settings, building relationships with children, and the flexibility to fit around your availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Experience within a nursery, school, childcare, youth work or similar setting.
• A positive, caring and nurturing approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong and positive relationships with young children.
• A patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years with their learning and development.
• Supporting the delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Helping children develop their communication, social and physical skills.
• Supporting children's individual learning and development needs.
• Building positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging children's confidence and independence.
• Supporting children with personal care as required.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and stimulating nursery environment.
• Working alongside Nursery Nurses and Early Years Practitioners.

Skills

Experience with children 0-5

Nursery/childcare setting experience

Caring & nurturing approach

Passion for child development

Excellent communication

Relationship building with children

Patient and proactive

Teamwork

Adaptable/flexible

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Nursery Assistants for flexible supply assignments across nurseries in Derby. You will support children aged 0-5, assist with learning activities, and help maintain a safe, caring environment. Pay is £15 per hour, with short-term and longer-term placements available.

This role offers variety across settings, building relationships with children, and the flexibility to fit around your availability.