Nursery Assistant

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Nursery Assistant for a prestigious independent school in Hemel Hempstead. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with hours from 07:30 to 18:30.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 CACHE qualification or similar and possess reliable, caring attributes to support young learners. Responsibilities include assisting the nursery team, maintaining a safe environment, recording daily observations, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a Level 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent.
• Full-time role, Mon-Fri, with hours 07:30–18:30.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursery team with day-to-day duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report health and safety concerns.
• Record the children's day and communicate details to parents.
• Be flexible to work across areas of the Day Nursery to support smooth operations.
• Make observations on children and keep learning journals up to date.
• Participate in activity planning to support individual development.
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Observation

Education

Level 3 CACHE

Job description

Academics are actively recruiting for an ambitious and qualified Nursery Assistant to work within a prestigious independent school in Hemel Hempstead. We are seeking an individual who ideally holds a Level 3 CACHE qualification or similar qualification to work on a full time basis Monday to Friday. Operation hours between 07:30 to 18:30 make this is an ideal role for applicants looking for flexible hours. Reliability, trustworthy and caring are just some of the personal qualities we are looking for you to have.

Title: Nursery Assistant / Nursery Nurse

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Contract: Full time

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Working as part of the nursery team and assist in any duties required.
• Maintain a clean safe environment at all times and report any health and safety concerns to management team.
• Ensure records of the children's day are completed and the details communicated to parents.
• Availability to work in any areas of the Day Nursery undertaking the care and supervision of the children and in other areas of the nursery to ensure its smooth running.
• Make observations on children and ensure learning journals are kept up to date.
• Actively participate in the planning of activities to suit the children's needs and stages of development, supporting and promoting individual's learning.
• Actively participate in the planning of activities to suit the children's needs and stages of development, supporting and promoting individual's learning.
• Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with parents/carers.
• Ensure confidentiality will be maintained at all time.

The plus side of working within this Independent School

Smaller Class Sizes

Fewer pupils per class, allowing for more individualised attention, meaningful relationships with students, and improved behaviour management.

Well-Resourced Learning Environments

Enjoy access to high-quality teaching materials, modern facilities, and enriching outdoor spaces that support creative and engaging learning experiences.

Stronger Focus on Whole-Child Development

A take a holistic approach, placing equal value on academics, wellbeing, creativity, and character development.

Supportive, Collegial Atmosphere

With lower pupil-to-staff ratios and a shared ethos of excellence, you'll work closely with colleagues who are committed to high standards and mutual support

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy