Nurse Practitioner / Nursery Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Crewe; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astro Education is partnering with several nurseries in Crewe to recruit passionate Nursery Assistants and Nursery Practitioners for immediate start. You will support children aged 0-5 in a play-based EYFS environment, helping to plan and deliver engaging activities that foster curiosity and development.

You will build strong relationships with children, parents and carers, promote health and safety, and contribute to accurate observations and learning journals.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Childcare qualification (desirable).
• Experience with children aged 0-5 (paid or voluntary).
• Nurturing, patient and positive approach.

Responsabilités

• Support key children with learning and development.
• Set up safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environments.
• Assist with observations and learning journals.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing of all children.

Connaissances

Level 2/3 Childcare

Experience with children 0-5

Nurturing approach

EYFS understanding

Formation

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Description du poste

Nursery Assistant / Nursery Practitioner (Full Time Immediate Start) - Crewe

Location: Cheshire East - Crewe

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Day-to-Day, Short Term, Long Term & Temp-to-Perm opportunities

Salary: £90 £95 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Employer: Astro Education

About the Role

Are you passionate about early years education and giving children the very best start in life?

Astro Education is proud to be working in partnership with a number of warm, welcoming nurseries and early years settings across Crewe, who are looking for caring, creative and reliable Nursery Assistants and Nursery Practitioners to join their teams immediately.

You ll be supporting children aged 0 5 in a play-based environment, helping to plan and deliver engaging activities that support the EYFS curriculum and encourage learning through exploration.

Your role may include:

• Supporting key children with their learning and development
• Setting up safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environments
• Assisting with observations and learning journals
• Building strong relationships with children, parents and carers
• Promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of all children

Whether you re a qualified Nursery Practitioner, a Level 2/3 Childcare professional, or have experience in early years and are looking to grow your career, we d love to hear from you.

What We re Looking For

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years Education (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working with children aged 0 5 (paid or voluntary)
• A nurturing, patient and positive approach
• An understanding of the EYFS framework
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, we re transforming how schools and early years settings connect with talented professionals.

Founded and led by experienced school leaders, we believe in ethical recruitment, transparency, and long-term support.

When you join Astro, you re not just taking an assignment, you re joining a community that values and supports you. We offer:

Regular check-ins and feedback from our team

Free professional development and mentoring

Long-term partnerships with trusted nurseries and schools

Why Apply Through Astro?

You ll be fully supported by Darren Locke, our Recruitment & Educational Development Lead, who brings over 30 years of leadership experience in education. Darren and the team will ensure you re confident, happy, and thriving in your role.

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