Level 3 Nursery Assistant

New Directions; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supply work

Competitive pay

Potential long-term roles

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Assistant in Warrington, WA2. This full-time, long-term role offers the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate and requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and high-quality early years practice.

You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities under EYFS, support children's development across communication, physical and social domains, and assist with daily routines in a nurturing, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• Has experience in a nursery, preschool or early years setting.
• Understands the EYFS framework and child development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS.
• Support children's communication, language, physical and personal, social development.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, toileting, hygiene, and settling children.
• Observe and monitor progress, contribute to learning journals and assessments.
• Create a safe, stimulating, inclusive environment encouraging exploration and independence.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to maintain high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents/carers.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare/early years qualification

Job description

New Directions are currently recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Assistant to work in a welcoming early years setting in Warrington, WA2. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, starting as soon as possible, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Nursery

• Provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where young children can learn, play, and develop.
• Offers a stimulating, play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity, communication, and independence.
• Supports children’s individual developmental needs, helping them build confidence, social skills, and positive relationships.
• Promotes learning through engaging activities, both indoors and outdoors, supporting children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

The Role

• Full-time nursery support role working with young children in an early years setting.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Support children’s communication, language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting, hygiene, and settling children into the nursery environment.
• Observe and monitor children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and developmental assessments.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that encourages exploration, play, and independence.
• Work closely with the nursery team to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and early years practice.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents or carers to support each child’s development and wellbeing.

The Candidate

• Holds a recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or an equivalent relevant qualification).
• Has previous experience working in a nursery, preschool, or early years setting.
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Is passionate about supporting young children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.
• Demonstrates patience, creativity, and a caring approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills and can work effectively within a busy nursery environment.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, and providing inclusive care for all children.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.