Nursery Assistant

Operam Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Operam Limited is partnering with a welcoming Children's Centre in Islington to recruit a nurturing Nursery Assistant for children aged 0-5. The role is full-time with flexible shifts between 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm, starting as soon as possible.

You will support development through play, assist daily routines, and monitor progress. Level 3 childcare desirable; DBS check required; inclusive employer; QTS for teaching roles may be needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification desirable.
• Experience with babies in an early years setting.
• Warm, patient and engaging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children aged 0-5.
• Support children's physical, emotional, and social development through play and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including feeding, changing, and sleeping.
• Monitor and record children's development and progress.

Skills

Childcare Level 3

Experience with babies

Warm & patient

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children in their early development?

We are working with a very welcoming and inclusive Children's Centre based in Islington, and they are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to work with their children aged 0-5 years old.

This is a long-term position starting as soon as possible on a full-time basis with the potential to continue for the next academic year. The Nursery offers flexible shifts between the hours of 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you have previous experience working within an Early Years setting, and holding a Level 3 childcare qualification (or similar) is very desirable.

Key Responsibilities as a Nursery Assistant:

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children aged 0-5.
• Support children's physical, emotional, and social development through play and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including feeding, changing, and sleeping.
• Monitor and record children's development and progress.

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare is desirable (but not essential if you have experience in a similar setting)
• Experience working with babies in an early year setting.
• A warm, patient, and engaging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.