Full-Time Nursery Play & Learning Assistant

Catlin Holdings (UK) Limited; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Wellesley Nursery in Hook, Hampshire is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. The role is full time with hours 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday, for children aged 2 and up. We value kindness, curiosity and a nurturing approach to early years.

You will support daily routines, deliver play-based learning, and work with colleagues to safeguard and promote wellbeing. The position offers a welcoming environment and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children
• Is warm, patient, nurturing and enthusiastic
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is committed to children’s wellbeing, development and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout their day, providing high-quality care and encouragement in a warm and nurturing environment
• Help deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and independence
• Encourage children to explore, discover and learn through indoor and outdoor activities
• Support daily routines including mealtimes, toileting, rest periods and personal care
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Assist in creating an environment where every child feels a genuine sense of belonging
• Supervise and support children during outdoor learning opportunities, woodland adventures and wider nursery activities
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies at all times
• Contribute positively to team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Skills

Kind and patient

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Child development

Passion for helping children

Job description

Wellesley Nursery in Hook, Hampshire is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. The role is full time with hours 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday, for children aged 2 and up. We value kindness, curiosity and a nurturing approach to early years.

You will support daily routines, deliver play-based learning, and work with colleagues to safeguard and promote wellbeing. The position offers a welcoming environment and opportunities for training and development.