Nursery Assistant

Mad 4 Recruitment Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Nursery Practitioners to join a private nursery in Chester. This role involves working with children aged 3-5 in a friendly and supportive preschool unit. Applicants should have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience in an early years setting. The position offers competitive pay rates and good holiday entitlement. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children's growth and development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Good holiday entitlement

Professional development and training

Supportive working environment

Responsibilities

• Working with children aged 3-5 years old in the preschool unit.
• Promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
• Work with a friendly team in a supportive environment.

Skills

Passionate about working in childcare

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a thriving team

Safeguarding support

Education

Childcare qualification level 3 or above

Understanding of the EYFS

Experience in early years setting

Teamwork skills

Job description

Nursery Assistant / Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner / Early Years

Preschool Room

We are currently recruiting for two early years / Nursery practitioners to work in a private nursery in Chester. The position would be in their pre‑school, so working with children aged 3-5 years old. The setting is outstanding with a friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our committed Preschool, working with our children in our preschool unit helping them grow develop and become 'school ready'. We are a friendly team and have a lot to offer all our staff.

• The successful applicant will be passionate about working in childcare.
• Good communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• The ability to work in a thriving team.
• Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring nursery policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants must have:

• Suitable childcare qualification level 3 or above.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS.
• Experience of working in an early years setting.
• Good teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Good holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
• Continuing professional development, training and support.
• A fun and supportive working environment.

Hours

• Full‑time – shift patterns vary.
• January 2026 start.

Salary

£12.21ph to £16.00ph

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.