Level 2 Nursery Assistant – Plymouth

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Nursery assignments Plymouth

Free online training

DBS refund after 150 hours

Recruitment team support

Variety of nurseries

CV development

Job summary

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a Level 2 qualified Nursery Assistant to support nurseries around Plymouth. You will engage children in play, help literacy and social development, and assist with daily routines in a busy early years setting.

The role offers flexible agency shifts across Plymouth and surrounding Devon, with DBS refund after 150 hours and training opportunities. Apply if you have Level 2 childcare and a nurturing approach.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Childcare or Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in a nursery/early years environment preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and learning through play.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work confidently in a busy childcare setting.
• Flexible and adaptable for agency shifts.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Suitable references and employment history.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play, creative activities and age-appropriate learning.
• Help children develop language, confidence and independence.
• Supervise activities and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with observations, routines and daily activities.
• Prepare activities, toys and learning resources.
• Support practitioners with daily routines and learning tasks.
• Assist with personal care where required and maintain hygiene.
• Keep play areas and equipment clean and organised.
• Encourage positive behaviour and teamwork among children.

Skills

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Nursery experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Professional attitude

Safeguarding awareness

Willingness to work flexible shifts

Education

Level 2 Childcare or Early Years qualification

Job description

Company: Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd

Level 2 Nursery Assistant – Plymouth | £15 per hour

Qualified in Childcare and looking for your next opportunity?

Completely Care is recruiting Level 2 qualified Nursery Assistants to support established nurseries and early years settings across Plymouth and the surrounding Devon area.

If you hold a recognised Level 2 Childcare or Early Years qualification and enjoy helping young children learn, develop and build confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

Supporting children through play, creative activities and age-appropriate learning.

Helping children develop their language, communication, confidence and independence.

Taking part in indoor and outdoor activities throughout the nursery day.

Supporting meal, snack, rest and daily transition routines.

Assisting with children’s personal care where required.

Helping prepare activities, toys and learning resources.

Supervising children and helping maintain a safe environment.

Supporting practitioners with observations, activities and children’s daily routines where appropriate.

Keeping play areas, equipment and resources clean and organised.

Encouraging positive behaviour and helping children build relationships with others.

Working collaboratively with nursery practitioners and the wider team.

Following safeguarding, health and safety and setting-specific policies.

What We Need From You:

A Level 2 Childcare or Early Years qualification.

Previous experience within a nursery, early years or childcare environment.

A sound understanding of children’s development and learning through play.

A warm, patient and nurturing approach.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

The ability to work confidently in a busy childcare environment.

A flexible and adaptable approach to agency work.

A professional attitude and strong work ethic.

A commitment to safeguarding and children’s welfare.

Suitable employment references and a satisfactory employment history.

Why Work With Completely Care?

Completely Care works with childcare and early years settings to provide reliable, qualified staff for temporary and ongoing assignments.

As an agency worker, you’ll have the opportunity to build your experience while choosing shifts that work around your availability.

We offer:

£15.00 per hour

Flexible agency shifts

Nursery assignments across Plymouth and surrounding areas

Free online training and development

£40 DBS refund after completing 150 hours within your first 3 months* (terms apply)

Support from an experienced recruitment team

Opportunities to work with a variety of nursery settings

The chance to expand your professional experience and strengthen your CV

If you’re a Level 2 qualified Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work in Plymouth, get in touch with Completely Care.

Whether you’re looking for a few extra shifts or want to build a regular pattern of agency work, we’d be happy to discuss the opportunities available.

01633 211077

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Level 2 Childcare or Early Years qualification.Previous experience within a nursery, early years or childcare environment.A sound understanding of children’s development and learning through play.A warm, patient and nurturing approach.Good communication and teamwork skills.The ability to work confidently in a busy childcare environment.A flexible and adaptable approach to agency work.A professional attitude and strong work ethic.A commitment to safeguarding and children’s welfare.Suitable employment references and a satisfactory employment history.