Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in temporary care staffing is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join their close-knit team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide day-to-day cover in nurseries, ensuring children are safe, happy, and engaged. With a focus on quality and compassion, you will have the chance to enhance your knowledge and experience while making a positive impact on the lives of children. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive support for career development in a supportive work environment. Join us in making a difference together!

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Free Training

Free Uniform

Career Development

Enhanced DBS Support

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare and Education is essential.
• Experience in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safe, happy, and stimulated.
• Create a child-friendly environment and maintain play equipment.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Record Keeping

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare and Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Foundation/Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Job description

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At Nurseplus, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We focus on quality, compassion, and going the extra mile, and we are committed to supporting our team with everything they need to make a positive impact on the lives of those we care for.

We are a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. Our staff are given opportunities and tools to advance their careers and deliver outstanding care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

As a Nursery Assistant, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day cover, including short or long-term placements within nurseries across the local area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your knowledge and experience.

• Ensuring children are safe, happy, and stimulated
• Communicating with children through play
• Creating a child-friendly environment
• Maintaining toys and play equipment
• Keeping records

Qualifications accepted to work with Nurseplus as a Nursery Assistant:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare and Education
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Early Years Care and Education
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
• Foundation/Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Benefits of working for Nurseplus as a Nursery Assistant:

• Flexible Hours: To suit your needs, including full or part-time, days, evenings, and weekends
• Pay Rates from: £11.21 to £17.65 per hour, paid weekly*
• Free Training: In-line with Care Certificate
• Free Uniform: After completion of training
• Full support: Expert training, supervision, and ongoing assistance
• Career development: Nurseplus offers various opportunities for career progression
• Enhanced DBS: You can apply upon registration (cost of £45.40, refunded after a set period of work)