Nursery Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Helston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Helston is seeking a passionate Nursery Assistant to join their dedicated team from January 2026. This role involves providing high-quality care and engaging activities for children aged 0-5, supporting their development in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and possess a genuine passion for working with children. The organization emphasizes staff professional growth and provides various benefits, including a competitive salary and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

National employment terms

Access to pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Access to CPD and career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings and understanding of play-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0 – 5.
• Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Creative

Motivated

Great communicator

Team player

Interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Education

Recognised Early Years and Childcare qualification / Level 2 or above

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and creative early years professional looking for your next opportunity? Helston Day Nursery, part of Helston Community College, are looking for a passionate Nursery Assistant to join our warm, supportive, and dedicated team from January 2026. At our well-established nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Our experienced team works closely with families to ensure every child enjoys a rich, varied, and meaningful early years' experience.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0 – 5;
• Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities;
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support each child’s unique journey;
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a recognised Early Years and Childcare qualification [or equivalent] / Level 2 or above
• Are creative, motivated, and genuinely passionate about working with children;
• Have experience in early years settings and understand the importance of play-based learning;
• Are a great communicator and team player;
• Have an interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits. ‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019. We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us. We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

Benefits for staff

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher schemeAccess to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues hhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.