Nursery Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking a Nursery Assistant in Harrogate to join a friendly team. No formal nursery qualification or prior childcare experience is required. The role offers full or part-time hours, with initial training and ongoing support to help you develop in childcare.

You will work alongside experienced staff to provide a safe, stimulating environment, assisting with activities, mealtimes, and daily routines while supporting children's emotional and social development.

Qualifications

• No formal nursery qualification or prior childcare experience is required.
• Full training and support will be provided.
• There may be opportunities to work towards relevant childcare qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support children with everyday activities and play.
• Help set up engaging activities and learning opportunities.
• Assist with mealtimes, tidying and general nursery routines.
• Support children’s emotional and social development.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Follow nursery policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for children

Job description

Nursery Assistant - No Formal Experience Required

Location: Harrogate

Hours: Full and part time

Salary: £14 - £17 per hour

Job Type: Temporary/Permanent

Are you caring, enthusiastic and keen to work with children? We're looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team.

No formal nursery qualification or previous childcare experience is required. We're more interested in finding someone who is reliable, patient, approachable and genuinely enjoys helping children learn and develop.

The role

You’ll work alongside our experienced nursery team to help provide a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for the children in our care.

• Supporting children with everyday activities and play
• Helping set up engaging activities and learning opportunities
• Assisting with mealtimes, tidying and general nursery routines
• Supporting children’s emotional and social development
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive team
• Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures

About you

• Kind, patient and caring
• Reliable and responsible
• Enthusiastic about working with young children
• Willing to learn and take guidance from experienced staff
• A good communicator and team player
• Committed to providing a safe and positive environment

Full training and support will be provided. There may also be opportunities to work towards relevant childcare qualifications as you gain experience.

If you're looking for an opportunity to start a career in childcare and think you'd be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you