Nursery Assistant

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 14,363 - 18,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Nursery Assistant in Beckenham, England. This role requires working within a Nursery/EYFS, supporting young children in their learning and development. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance and at least one year of relevant experience. The contract will last until the end of the academic year in July 2026, with a minimum pay rate of £90 per day. Safeguarding training is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Nursery/EYFS experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Willingness to process a new DBS application.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Teaching Assistant within Nursery/EYFS.
• Support children's learning in a structured environment.
• Ensure welfare and safeguarding of children.

Skills

Nursery/EYFS experience

Safeguarding training

Child protection

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant/EYFS Qualification

Job description

Nursery Assistant - Beckenham

Contract / Position Details

• Location - Beckenham, BR2
• Position - Level 3 Nursery TA
• Type of work - Teaching Assistant within Nursery/EYFS
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year - July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Contract
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 90 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Nursery/EYFS experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant/EYFS Qualification

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

  Other

  If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

  Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team