Nursery Assistant

Pertemps Croydon; Tooting; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Croydon in South London is seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners/Assistants for roles in Tooting. The role focuses on supporting staff, caring for children, safeguarding, and delivering play-based learning sessions.

Candidates should hold Level 2 in Childcare, have at least 6 months nursery experience, strong communication, and a flexible, team-oriented approach. DBS up-to-date or willing to obtain through Pertemps.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification in Childcare.
• Unqualified with a minimum of 6 months previous experience working in nursery or childcare settings.
• Be passionate about supporting children's development and learning.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
• Have the ability to use their initiative.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Be willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home.
• Have an up to date DBS check on the update system (or be willing to obtain one through Pertemps)

Responsibilities

• Support staff team and use initiative throughout the day.
• Care for children's well-being and safeguarding.
• Educate children through a play-based environment.
• Fully engage with children and support individual needs.

Education

Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

We are looking for experienced, Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Assistant in Tooting,South London.

The role of the Nursery Practitioner / Assistant involves:

• Being proactive whilst using your initiative throughout the working day to support the staff team.
• Being a team player.
• Caring for the children's well-being.
• Safeguarding the children and having their best interests at heart.
• Educating the children in a play-based environment.
• Fully engaging and interacting with the children whilst supporting their individual needs.

Requirements:

• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 in Childcare)
• Unqualified with a minimum of 6 months previous experience working in nursery or childcare settings
• Be passionate about supporting children's development and learning
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Have the ability to use their initiative
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Be willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home
• Have an up to date DBS check on the update system (or be willing to obtain one through Pertemps)