Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential day-to-day care for children, ensuring their safety and happiness while fostering a nurturing environment. This position offers flexible hours to fit your lifestyle, competitive pay, and opportunities for career development. With a strong emphasis on training and support, you will have all the resources needed to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the children you care for. Join a team that values quality and compassion in childcare!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Free training

Free uniform

Career development opportunities

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent.
• Foundation/Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged.
• Create a child-friendly environment and maintain toys.
• Keep accurate records of children's activities.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Engagement

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare and Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Foundation/Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Job description

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At Nurseplus, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We prioritize quality, compassion, and going the extra mile, and we believe in supporting our team with everything they need to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we care for.

We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This ensures our staff have all the opportunities and resources needed to advance their careers and deliver exceptional care. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

As a Nursery Assistant, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day cover, whether short-term or long-term, within nurseries across the local area. This role offers a great opportunity to enhance your skills and experience.

• Ensuring children are safe, happy, and engaged
• Using play to communicate and connect with children
• Creating a child-friendly environment
• Maintaining toys and play equipment
• Keeping accurate records

Qualifications accepted to work with Nurseplus as a Nursery Assistant include:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare and Education
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Early Years Care and Education
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
• Foundation/Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Benefits of working for Nurseplus as a Nursery Assistant include:

• Flexible hours to suit your needs, including full or part-time, days, evenings, and weekends
• Competitive pay rates from £12.00 to £12.50 per hour, paid weekly
• Free training aligned with the Care Certificate
• Free uniform after completing training
• Full support through expert training, supervision, and ongoing assistance
• Career development opportunities as Nurseplus continues to grow
• Enhanced DBS check available upon registration (costs £45.40, refundable after a set period of employment)