Nursery Assistant

Operam Limited; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are working with a welcoming Children's Centre in Islington seeking a caring Nursery Assistant for children aged 0-5. The role is full-time and long-term, with shifts 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm, starting as soon as possible.

Experience in an Early Years setting is essential; a Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable. You will support development and wellbeing, with DBS checks required as part of registration and a focus on safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting is preferred.
• Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable.
• Warm, patient and engaging approach with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 0-5.
• Support physical, emotional and social development through play and activities.
• Assist with daily routines including feeding, changing and sleep.
• Monitor and record children's development and progress.

Skills

Experience in Early Years

Babies experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about supporting children in their early development? We are working with a very welcoming and inclusive Children's Centre based in Islington, and they are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to work with their children aged 0-5 years old.

This is a long-term position starting as soon as possible on a full-time basis with the potential to continue for the next academic year. The Nursery offers flexible shifts between the hours of 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you have previous experience working within an Early Years setting, and holding a Level 3 childcare qualification (or similar) is very desirable.

Key Responsibilities as a Nursery Assistant

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children aged 0-5.
• Support children's physical, emotional, and social development through play and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including feeding, changing, and sleeping.
• Monitor and record children's development and progress.

What we're looking for

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare is desirable (but not essential if you have experience in a similar setting)
• Experience working with babies in an early year setting.
• A warm, patient, and engaging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Why Horizon Teachers

We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before. Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education! Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals. Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.