Nursery Assistant

Empowering Learning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant for a welcoming Primary School in Hulme, Manchester. You will join the Early Years team to help provide a safe, stimulating environment for young children.

The role involves supporting learning through play, assisting with routines and promoting positive behaviour within the nursery. This is a full-time role with ASAP start and consistent hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Nursery or EYFS setting.
• Warm, nurturing and patient.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Confident supporting children's learning through play and practical activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Committed to a positive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with their learning, development and day-to-day needs.
• Helping to deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to encourage learning and development.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and communication skills.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Assisting with classroom routines and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to follow nursery routines.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the needs of all children are met.
• Promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.

Skills

Early Years experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Nursery Assistant - Primary School Nursery

Location: Hulme, Manchester (M15)
Position: Nursery Assistant
Contract: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Assistant to join a friendly and supportive Primary School in Hulme, Manchester (M15).

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an Early Years setting and a genuine passion for helping young children learn, develop and thrive.

About the Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will work as part of the Early Years team, supporting the class teacher and helping to provide a safe, stimulating and engaging environment for children.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting children with their learning, development and day-to-day needs.
• Helping to deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to encourage learning and development.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and communication skills.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Assisting with classroom routines and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to follow nursery routines.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the needs of all children are met.
• Promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.

About You

The ideal Nursery Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working in a Nursery or EYFS setting.
• Be warm, nurturing and patient.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Be confident supporting children's learning through play and practical activities.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Be committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment for every child.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Hulme and become part of a supportive Early Years team.

The role offers consistent full-time hours, Monday to Friday, and the opportunity to gain further valuable experience working within a school nursery environment.

If you are an experienced Nursery Assistant who is passionate about Early Years and looking for your next opportunity in Hulme, Manchester, we would love to hear from you!