Nursery Assistant

Randstad Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible shift patterns

Potential permanent contracts

Weekly pay

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking passionate Nursery Assistants for roles across Northwich and surrounding areas. You will support early years activities and help children develop key milestones.

You'll work with teams to provide engaging activities, maintain safeguarding, and utilise EYFS principles in daily routines. Flexible shifts from early morning to late afternoon help you fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an education or early years setting.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Partner with nursery leaders to design engaging, safe learning activities.
• Support children individually or in small groups to foster early learning.
• Support mealtimes, playtime, and outdoor activities with supervision.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being in line with setting policies.

Skills

Experience with children

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Shape the Future: Nursery Assistants Wanted in Northwich!

Are you an experienced Nursery Assistant ready for a fresh, exciting opportunity? Do you love watching young children grow, thrive, and reach their key developmental milestones?

At Randstad Education, the UK market leader for education recruitment, we have been matching talented support staff with their perfect roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries for nearly twenty years. We work with over 2,500 settings each week, helping our staff support over 135,000 children every day. Right now, we are looking for passionate Nursery Assistants for a variety of roles across Northwich and the surrounding area.

With a range of flexible shift patterns available-including full and half-days typically between 7am and 6pm-you can easily build a career that fits around your lifestyle.

The Perks: Why Choose Randstad?

We value your dedication to early years education, which is why we offer a supportive partnership that includes:

• Your Own Champion: Access to a dedicated consultant with real experience in the education sector, focused on finding the right nursery environment for you in Northwich.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose from flexible shift patterns to suit your personal commitments.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to secure permanent contracts in settings you love.
• Great Pay & Support: Enjoy reliable weekly pay and professional assistance with your DBS check if you need it.

The Role: What You'll Do

As a Nursery Assistant, you will bring energy and care to the nursery room every single day. Your rewarding responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with room leaders to design and set up exciting, innovative, and playful learning activities.
• Working with children on a 1-to-1 basis or in small groups to support their early learning journey.
• Utilising your knowledge of the EYFS curriculum to guide children safely through their day.
• Supervising and encouraging children during mealtimes, snack times, and fun outdoor play.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children is essential for this role. To be successful, you will need:

• Previous experience working within an education or early years setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• An Enhanced Child DBS check (or a willingness to apply for one).
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is highly preferred!

Randstad Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.