Nursery Assistant -Flexible Shifts

Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced Nursery Assistants to join our flexible agency team serving Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne and surrounding areas.

As an Agency Nursery Assistant you will support children in early years settings, assist with daily routines, learning activities and personal care while following each setting's safeguarding policies. Adaptability and professional conduct are essential for success in this varied environment.

Qualifications

• Recent UK experience working within a nursery, early years or relevant childcare setting
• Good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and creating a safe environment for children
• Willingness to complete Onpoint Care's induction and all required training
• Have or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS, with satisfactory references and Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines, play and learning activities, meals and personal care
• Work alongside permanent nursery staff to support development and wellbeing while following safeguarding procedures
• Be adaptable, professional and confident entering different nursery environments and building positive relationships with staff and children

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Enthusiastic

Adaptable

Education

Early Years or Childcare qualification

Job description

Onpoint Care is a trusted and well-established temporary staffing agency, providing high-quality temporary staffing support across the UK.

Due to continued demand for our temporary staffing services across Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne and the surrounding areas, we are recruiting experienced, caring and reliable Nursery Assistants to join our flexible agency team.

As an Agency Nursery Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work within a variety of early years and nursery settings, supporting children in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.

About the Role

Your responsibilities may include supporting children with their daily routines, play and learning activities, meals and refreshments, personal care and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment.

You will work alongside permanent nursery staff to support children's development and wellbeing while following the individual setting's routines, safeguarding procedures and policies.

As an agency worker, you will need to be adaptable, professional and confident entering different nursery environments while quickly building positive working relationships with staff and children.

Safeguarding is central to this role, and you will be expected to recognise and report any concerns appropriately while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for Nursery Assistants who are caring, dependable and enthusiastic about supporting children within early years environments.

Applicants must:

• Have recent UK experience working within a nursery, early years or relevant childcare setting
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and the importance of creating a safe environment for children
• Be willing to complete Onpoint Care's induction and all required training
• Have or be willing to obtain the appropriate Enhanced DBS, along with satisfactory employment references and the Right to Work in the UK

An appropriate Early Years or Childcare qualification is desirable.

Please note: Onpoint Care is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

What We Offer

Onpoint Care offers competitive hourly pay rates and flexible temporary agency working to fit around your availability.

Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available, with shifts subject to client requirements and availability.

You will also benefit from varied experience across different early years environments, ongoing development opportunities and support from a friendly and approachable agency team.

Join Onpoint Care

If you are an experienced Nursery Assistant based in Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne or the surrounding areas and are looking for flexible temporary agency work, we would love to hear from you.