Nursery Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible work to suit your schedule

Long-term and permanent placements

Support from an education consultant

Training and professional development

Job summary

GSL Education in the United Kingdom is seeking caring Nursery Assistants to support nurseries across the local area. You will provide safe, nurturing care for children aged 0–5 and help them learn through engaging activities.

Join our friendly team with flexible day-to-day placements, ongoing support from an education consultant, and opportunities for long-term roles. A fully enhanced DBS is required or willingness to apply.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working with children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Genuine passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0–5 years.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development through engaging activities.
• Create a warm, safe, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.
• Work closely with nursery staff, parents, and carers to support each child's individual needs.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS guidelines at all times.

Skills

Childcare / Early Years

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Job description

GSL Education is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Assistants to join our friendly team and support nurseries across the local area. If you are passionate about early years education and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0–5 years.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development through engaging activities.
• Create a warm, safe, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.
• Work closely with nursery staff, parents, and carers to support each child's individual needs.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS guidelines at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Early Years/Childcare assistants.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, reliable, and caring approach.
• Someone who has at least 6 months experiance working with children.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

What GSL Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

Why Join GSL Education?

At GSL Education, we believe in matching passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities. We are committed to supporting our staff every step of the way, helping you grow your career while making a real difference in children's lives.

GSL Education is an established education recruitment consultancy that has been supporting schools, nurseries, colleges, and education professionals across the UK since 2000. With a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, and safeguarding, GSL Education is committed to connecting talented educators with rewarding opportunities while helping schools maintain the highest standards of education.

Working in partnership with schools and early years settings, GSL Education provides flexible day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and permanent roles across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, SEN, and support staff positions. Every candidate is carefully vetted through rigorous compliance and safeguarding checks, ensuring a safe and trusted recruitment service.

At GSL Education, we believe education changes lives. Our dedicated consultants take a personal approach, offering ongoing support, career guidance, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities to help every candidate thrive in their role.

All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.