Nursery Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery in Littlehampton seeks passionate Nursery Assistants for flexible and ongoing positions. Ideal candidates will support young children's development, maintaining a nurturing environment. Immediate start opportunities are available for part-time or full-time roles with potential temp-to-perm contracts, offering an engaging work-life balance.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or a passion for working with young children.
• DBS checked or willing to apply for one.
• Minimum 1 year working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Help children build social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

Skills

Caring approach

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Level 2 or 3 in childcare

Job description

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Nursery Assistants Required in Littlehampton!

Are you passionate about working with young children? We are currently seeking Nursery Assistants for both ad hoc flexible work and longer-term positions at a well-established nursery and pre-school in Littlehampton.

• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Immediate start!
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning and development in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Help children build social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Maintain a clean and organised space.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in childcare or a passion for working with young children.
• A caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Level 2 or 3 in childcare (desirable but not essential).
• DBS checked (or willingness to apply for one).
• Position – Nursery Assistant
• Type of work – Support
• Contract or position start date – ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temp to Perm
• Minimum rate of pay – £ per hour

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• GCSE’s or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year working with children
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management