Nursery Assistant

About Early Years Ltd.; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible shifts

Career progression

Weekly pay

DBS support

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting Level 3 Nursery Assistants for Chester and Cheshire West. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and love supporting young children through EYFS milestones, this is for you.

Join a market-leading education recruitment partner with flexible shifts, weekly pay, and DBS support to help you find permanent or long-term nursery roles. You will work with room leaders and support early learning using the EYFS curriculum.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• Experience in early years or nursery settings preferred.
• Understanding of EYFS curriculum and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and run early years activities aligned with EYFS standards.
• Support children 1-to-1 or in small groups in their learning journey.
• Guide children safely through the day and track progress.
• Supervise meals, snacks, and outdoor play.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

CACHE Level 3

Job description

Shape the Future: Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistants Needed in Chester & Cheshire West!

Are you a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant ready for a fresh, exciting opportunity? Do you love watching young children grow, thrive, and reach their key developmental milestones?

At Randstad Education, the UK market leader for education recruitment, we have been matching talented support staff with their perfect roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries for nearly twenty years. We work with over 2,500 settings each week, helping our staff support over 135,000 children every day. Right now, we are actively recruiting dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioners for a variety of roles across Chester and Cheshire West.

With a range of flexible shift patterns available-including full and half-days typically running between 7am and 6pm-you can easily build a career that fits around your personal lifestyle.

The Perks: Why Choose Randstad?

We value your expertise and dedication to early years education, which is why we offer a supportive partnership that includes:

• Your Own Champion: Access to a dedicated consultant with real experience in the education sector, focused on finding the right nursery environment for you.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose from flexible shift patterns to perfectly suit your personal commitments.
• Career Progression: Fantastic opportunities to secure permanent contracts in settings you love.
• Great Pay & Support: Enjoy reliable weekly pay and professional assistance with your DBS check if you need it.

The Role: What You'll Do

As a Level 3 Nursery Assistant, you will bring energy, expertise, and high-quality care to the nursery room every day. Your rewarding responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with room leaders to design and set up exciting, innovative, and playful learning activities aligned with EYFS standards.
• Working with children on a 1-to-1 basis or in small groups to support their early learning journey and key developmental steps.
• Utilizing your deep knowledge of the EYFS curriculum to guide children safely through their day and track their progress.
• Supervising and encouraging children during mealtimes, snack times, and engaging outdoor play.

What We Need From You

• A Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Early Years, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent).
• Proven experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
• A strong, practical understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child safeguarding practices.
• An Enhanced Child DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for a new one with our help).

Ready to Make a Daily Difference?

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have a passion for early years education, do not wait to take the next step!

Randstad Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.