Level 3 Nursery Assistant

About Early Years Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant for a welcoming nursery in Clapham, South West London. The role involves supporting children's learning and wellbeing through play-based activities, with a focus on EYFS guidance.

The position is full-time, long-term with potential for permanency. Location is Clapham, SW London, and pay is GBP125–GBP130 per day depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Safeguarding knowledge and procedures
• Desirable safeguarding training within the last year

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play-based activities, observations and daily care routines
• Deliver engaging activities and promote children's learning and development
• Work as part of a supportive team to ensure a nurturing environment

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Observations

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Childcare Qualification

Job description

Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant

ABOUT THE NURSERY

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant for a welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in Clapham, South West London.

This friendly and welcoming nursery in Clapham, South West London provides high-quality early years education in a safe and nurturing environment.

The successful Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant will join a supportive team, helping to deliver engaging activities and promote children's learning and development.

The position is open to experienced Level 3 (or above) Early Years professionals and offers a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Clapham, South West London
• Position - Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities, observations, and daily care routines
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Rate of pay - GBP125 - GBP130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Hours - Monday to Friday, shifts between 09:00am to 17:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 3 Early Years Educator, Childcare Qualification, or above (essential)
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or in a similar childcare setting
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional childcare-related references covering at least the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and early years training
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent nursery-based positions across London
• Access to a wide network of childcare and early years settings throughout the region