Nursery Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Islington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their friendly team in Islington from September. This full-time position from 9am to 5pm offers regular work with children and opportunities for professional development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities for professional development

Regular reviews and pay increases

Invites to coffee mornings and events

Recommend a friend incentive scheme

Online training courses available

Easy transport links

Qualifications

• Genuine love for working with children.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily care and education of children aged 0-5.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Proactivity

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Full-Time Nursery Assistant – Starting September
Location:Islington
Start Date:September 2025
Hours:Full-Time (Monday to Friday) 9am-5pm
Salary:Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about early childhood development? Do you enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for young children to grow and thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently seeking adedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistantto join our friendly team fromSeptember. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive setting where your contribution will be valued and encouraged.

We Offer:

• Excellent weekly pay, paid into your account every Friday
• Dedicated consultant who will support you through your whole placement
• Consistent work in the same school, working with the same children for the whole academic year
• Online training courses available for you, FREE or discounted
• Opportunities for professional development
• Regular reviews and pay increases based on performance
• Rewarding job with an excellent, supportive team around you
• Invites to Protocol Education coffee mornings and events hosted for candidates
• Recommend a friend incentive scheme earning £50.00 per person (uncapped!)
• Easy transport links

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily care and education of children aged 0-5
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high standard of care

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine love for working with children
• Holds a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare (or is working towards one)
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Is reliable, proactive, and a strong team player
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

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’, this may also 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.

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