Nursery Assistant

Butlers Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlers Consultancy in Hackney, East London, is seeking a Nursery Assistant for a three-month cover on a full-time rota. Hours are 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm.

You will hold Level 3 in Childcare and an enhanced DBS registered on the update service; you will support care, learning and development under the EYFS framework, observe progress, and report to senior staff while helping create a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Childcare required.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Full-time role on a shift rota (8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality care and education for children.
• Support planned learning activities and encourage children's development.
• Help create a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Supervise children during play, meals and rest times.
• Assist with personal care routines including feeding, toileting and nappies.
• Observe children's progress and report concerns to senior staff.
• Work with colleagues to maintain consistent routines and standards.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers.

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Nursery Assistant required for a three month cover.

Beautiful nursery based in Hackney, East London.

This is a full time post based on a shift rota. Hours will be 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm and 10am-6pm.

You will need to be qualified in level 3 in Chidcare, have a enhanced DBS registered on the update service.

Job Purpose

To support the care, learning, and development of children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality care and education for children aged [insert age range].
• Support planned learning activities and encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Help create a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Supervise children during play, meals, and rest times.
• Assist with personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and changing nappies where required.
• Observe children's progress and report concerns or achievements to senior staff.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistent routines and standards.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and carers