Nursery Assistant

Alexander House Nursery; London Borough of Wandsworth; In loco; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Alexander House Nursery in London’s Wandsworth area is seeking a warm, dependable Nursery Assistant to join our team. You will help provide a safe, engaging space where children feel confident to explore, learn, and develop.

The ideal candidate would be available Monday to Friday, 9AM–4PM, and will assist in planning activities, observe progress, and communicate with parents. You will follow safeguarding policies and support daily routines while collaborating with families and colleagues to meet

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year of nursery/childcare experience.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required or willingness to obtain.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety (training available).
• Availability Monday to Friday, 9:00–16:00.

Mansioni

• Assist in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities.
• Observe progress, keep records, and share updates with parents.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to meet each child’s needs.
• Follow nursery policies including safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support daily routines: snacks, tidying, and environment upkeep.
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Help create an inclusive, welcoming, high‑quality setting.

Conoscenze

Patience

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Parent communication

Formazione

Enhanced DBS certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Alexander House Nursery is seeking a warm, dependable, and motivated Nursery Assistant to join our welcoming team in Wandsworth (Merton Road). In this role, you will help provide a safe, engaging, and supportive space where children feel confident to explore, learn, and develop.

The ideal candidate would be available to work Monday to Friday, 9AM -4PM .

Key Duties

Assist in planning and delivering fun, developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s learning.

Observe children’s progress, maintain accurate records, and communicate updates with parents and carers.

Work collaboratively with families and colleagues to meet each child’s individual needs.

Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety standards.

Support everyday routines such as preparing snacks, tidying and maintaining the environment, and providing attentive care.

Take part in training sessions, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Help create an inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality setting for every child.

About YouKind, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children.Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a nursery or childcare environment (essential).Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one before starting.Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices (training available).