Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme

Market leading pay

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Nursery Assistant in Gillingham, Kent. This role involves supporting children aged 0 to 5 in an Early Years setting, assisting with daily routines and delivering engaging play-based activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding procedures, help with personal care where needed and maintain a safe, nurturing environment. Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with children aged 0 to 5 years in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• Flexibility, reliability and a positive 'can-do' attitude

Responsibilities

• Support children across the EYFS through daily routines and play-based activities
• Assist with personal care and safeguarding procedures
• Help deliver engaging activities and support learning and development

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Start Date: Flexible Start Dates

Salary: £13.00 - £15.55 per hour

Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant who enjoys supporting young children with their learning and development?

Do you have experience working with children aged 0 to 5 years in an Early Years setting?

Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable individual looking for flexible working opportunities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with multiple nursery settings based Kent, which provides care and education for children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

The nursery is looking to take on a dedicated Nursery Assistant for flexible short-term and long-term opportunities, with start dates to suit availability. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS, assisting with daily routines, delivering engaging play-based activities, supporting personal care and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with children aged 0 to 5 years in a nursery or Early Years setting
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• Flexibility, reliability and a positive 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Flexibility to choose when you work
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment