Nursery Assistant

Protocol Education; Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Term-time & all-year-round nurserywork

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD

Refer a Friend rewards

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for private nurseries across Harrow seeking caring, energetic nursery professionals to make a real difference. Roles include full-time, part-time or flexible daily supply with weekly PAYE pay.

You will create fun, engaging learning experiences following the EYFS Framework, support children's learning and wellbeing, and build strong relationships with families and nursery teams. DBS and Level2/Level3 EYFS qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Level2 or Level3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working in nurseries or Early Years settings.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework.
• Experience supporting personal care.
• SEND experience is highly desirable.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Experience using nursery management systems such as Tapestry.
• A positive, caring and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Creating fun, engaging learning experiences following the EYFS Framework
• Supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams
• Helping with daily routines, including personal care where required
• Observing children’s progress and updating learning journeys using nursery systems such as Tapestry where applicable
• Supporting children with additional needs when required
• Keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do

Skills

Caring and reliable

Education

Level2 or Level3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Tapestry

Job description

Love Working with Little Learners? We've Got the Perfect Nursery Role for You.

Private Nursery Opportunities Across Harrow

We are working with welcoming private nurseries across Harrow that are looking for caring, energetic nursery professionals ready to make a real difference. Whether you are looking for a few days a week or a full‑time role, we have flexible opportunities waiting.

Role Details

Location: Harrow

Setting: Private Nurseries

Hours: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible daily supply, Long‑term opportunities

Pay: £13.50 to £17.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Pay Type: Weekly PAYE

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating fun, engaging learning experiences following the EYFS Framework
• Supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams
• Helping with daily routines, including personal care where required
• Observing children’s progress and updating learning journeys using nursery systems such as Tapestry where applicable
• Supporting children with additional needs when required
• Keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do

What We’re Looking For

• Level2 or Level3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in nurseries or Early Years settings
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
• Experience supporting personal care
• SEND experience is highly desirable
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Experience using nursery management systems such as Tapestry, where applicable
• A positive, caring and reliable approach

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Safeguarding Level2 certificate (or willingness to complete one)
• Relevant childcare qualification where required
• Strong references covering recent childcare experience

Benefits

• Flexible working that fits around your life
• Term‑time and all‑year‑round nursery work available
• Opportunities in welcoming private nurseries across Harrow
• A dedicated consultant who actually gets to know you
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free CPD through our online learning academy
• Refer a Friend scheme with great rewards
• Opportunities to move into permanent nursery roles
• Free Thrive training to support emotional wellbeing

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.