Nursery Assistant

Pertemps Croydon; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Croydon is seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner/Assistant in Beckenham, South London. You will support staff, participate in play-based learning, and care for children's well-being in a team environment.

Requirements include Level 2 in Childcare, at least 6 months of nursery experience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and a willingness to travel up to 45 minutes from home. DBS checks should be up to date.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 in Childcare).
• Unqualified with at least 6 months experience in nursery or childcare.
• Passionate about supporting children's development and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently or in a team.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Be proactive and support staff throughout the working day.
• Be a team player and care for the children's well-being.
• Safeguard children and act in their best interests.
• Educate children in a play-based environment.
• Engage and interact with children, supporting individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Safeguarding

Child development

Flexibility

Professionalism

Travel readiness

DBS check

Education

Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

We are looking for experienced, Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Assistant in Beckenham, South London.

The role of the Nursery Practitioner / Assistant involves:

• Being proactive whilst using your initiative throughout the working day to support the staff team.
• Being a team player.
• Caring for the children’s well-being.
• Safeguarding the children and having their best interests at heart.
• Educating the children in a play-based environment.
• Fully engaging and interacting with the children whilst supporting their individual needs.

Requirements:

• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 in Childcare)
• Unqualified with a minimum of 6 months previous experience working in nursery or childcare settings
• Be passionate about supporting children’s development and learning
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Have the ability to use their initiative
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Be willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home
• Have an up to date DBS check on the update system (or be willing to obtain one through Pertemps)