Nursery Assistant

Reeson Education; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South West London is seeking two Early Years Assistants for casual positions. Responsibilities include supervising and caring for children aged 0-5 years, supporting their learning and development through play, and working collaboratively with the nursery team. Ideal candidates should have experience with young children, strong communication skills, and flexibility. The role offers casual hours between 7:45am and 6:15pm, depending on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children aged 0-5 years.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children's early learning and development.
• Flexibility to work on a casual basis between 7:45am and 6:15pm.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support children's learning and development through play.
• Work collaboratively with class leaders and the nursery team.
• Promote inclusion and communicate effectively with children.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 0-5 years

Good communication skills

Commitment to supporting children's learning

Flexibility to work on a casual basis

Up-to-date safeguarding training

Job description

Early Years Assistant - Casual Posts (x2)
South West London
Casual / Zero Hours Contract | Flexible Hours between 7:45am - 6:15pm, Monday to Friday

A well-established day nursery in South West London is seeking two Early Years Assistants to join their team on a casual, zero-hours basis. These positions will provide flexible cover for staff absence, holidays, and other operational needs.

The successful candidates will support the care and learning of children aged 0-5 years, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Support children's learning and development through play and planned activities.
• Work collaboratively with class leaders and the wider nursery team.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and effective communication with children and staff.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with or caring for children aged 0-5 years.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children's early learning and development.
• Flexibility to work on a casual, as‑needed basis between 7:45am and 6:15pm.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).

Additional Information

• These are casual zero hours positions; hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on cover requirements each week.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%