Nursery Assistant

Pertemps Croydon; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Croydon in Wimbledon, South London, is seeking an experienced Nursery Assistant for a temporary placement.

You will support staff, engage with children through play, safeguard welfare, and promote development in a play-based setting.

Candidates with Level 2 in Childcare or at least six months' nursery experience, strong communication, and teamwork are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification or have at least 6 months nursery experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel up to 45 minutes from home
• Proactive, team player with safeguarding awareness

Responsibilities

• Support staff throughout the day and engage with children
• Safeguard and care for children's well-being
• Educate children through play-based activities
• Communicate with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team

Education

Level 2 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Pertemps Croydon seeks an experienced Nursery Assistant for a temporary position in Wimbledon, South London. The role pays £12.71 per hour and involves supporting the staff team proactively, using initiative throughout the working day. The successful candidate will care for children's well-being, safeguard them, and educate them within a play-based setting. Full engagement and interaction with the children is essential, alongside supporting their individual needs. Applicants should hold a relevant Early Years qualification, such as Level 2 in Childcare, or be unqualified with at least six months' prior experience in nursery or childcare settings. A genuine passion for supporting children's development and learning is required, together with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. We are looking for experienced, Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Assistant in Wimbledon, 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
• Be 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)