Nursery Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Vision for Education - Brighton; West Green; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education agency is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a dedicated team in Crawley. This apprenticeship role involves nurturing children aged 0-4 and fostering their growth. Candidates should ideally have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, and good interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers daily rates and support for professional development. Apply now to join a rewarding educational environment.

Benefits

Daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Desire to work in an Early Years setting.
• Previous experience preferred but not essential.
• You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and stimulate children aged 0-4.
• Foster academic, personal, and social growth.
• Work full-time hours between 7:30 am and 6 pm.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Flexibility across ages 0-5

Ability to nurture and stimulate children

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Childcare or equivalent

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Nursery Assistant (Apprenticeship-no experience needed!)

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: £13.68 - £14.50 (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications and will be discussed at registration)

Availability: ASAP - Permanent

The School and Role

Amazing Opportunity to gain Childcare Qualifications!

We are seeking Nursery Assistants to work full time in a Nursery in Crawley, West Sussex. You will nurture and stimulate children aged 0‑4 while fostering academic, personal, and social growth. This apprenticeship position runs Monday to Friday; hours will vary between the opening times of the nursery (7:30 am‑6 pm). You will join a very hard‑working, dedicated and friendly team that are very passionate about giving the children the start to their education by teaching them independence as well as teamwork. You will be expected to be flexible across all ages from 0‑5 years.

This wonderful nursery in Crawley is a large, bespoke nursery which gives a home‑from‑home feel. The nursery has a forest school with 4.5 acres of land, an outdoor classroom and a beautiful sensory garden. They are looking for apprentices to gain a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare; this will be on an apprenticeship wage once you are permanent at the nursery.

Please note: you must be 18 years old or over to apply for this position.

The Ideal Candidate

• Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Childcare or equivalent (desired but not essential)
• Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
• The ability to build positive relationships with both staff and children
• A full, clean UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About Us

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK‑employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry‑leading and world‑class levels of employee engagement across the Group. We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are a Nursery Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).