Nursery Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Nursery Assistant for a primary school nursery in Highbridge. This role will involve supporting children aged 3-4 in their daily routines and learning activities, fostering a safe and nurturing environment. Applicants should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, alongside a caring attitude. Experience with children is a plus but not essential. This position offers flexible work, excellent pay rates, and opportunities for long-term employment.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible work and long-term opportunities

Free ongoing CPD training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude is necessary.
• Enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily routines and early learning activities.
• Assist nursery staff with planned lessons and free-flow learning.
• Create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social development.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Nursery Assistant – Primary School Nursery

Location: Highbridge

Start date: Immediate / ASAP

Pay: £14.66 per hour PAYE / £16.14 per hour Umbrella

Contract type: Temporary with potential for long‑term opportunities

Hours: Monday‑Friday (term‑time only)

About the Role

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting a Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and support their on‑site nursery provision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early years education, who enjoys supporting children aged 3-4 in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the nursery team to deliver engaging activities, support learning through play, and help promote a positive early years experience for all children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in their daily routines, play, and early learning activities
• Assisting nursery staff with planned lessons and free‑flow learning
• Creating a warm, safe, and stimulating environment
• Supporting with personal care routines where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social development
• Communicating effectively with staff and pupils
• Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are always met

Requirements

• Experience working with children (early years experience desirable but not essential)
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible work and long‑term opportunities
• Dedicated, supportive consultants
• Free ongoing CPD including Safeguarding, Prevent, and EYFS training

How to Apply

If you're a nurturing and reliable individual looking to support young children in a rewarding early years setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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