Nursery Assistant Flexible Work

GSL Education; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Wickford is seeking Nursery Assistants to join a friendly team across local nursery settings. You will support children in their early years, helping with play-based learning, daily routines, and meals, in a safe and engaging environment.

Flexibility is offered with full-time or part-time hours to fit around family, study, or other commitments. Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications are desirable, but enthusiastic, caring candidates with childcare experience are welcome

Qualifications

• Supporting children with play-based learning and daily routines
• Creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment
• Assisting with activities that support early development and learning
• Supporting mealtimes, personal care, and outdoor play
• Working as part of a friendly nursery team to ensure high standards of care

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with play-based learning and daily routines
• Helping to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment
• Assisting with activities that support early development and learning
• Supporting mealtimes, personal care, and outdoor play
• Working as part of a friendly nursery team to ensure high standards of care

Skills

Caring, enthusiastic attitude

Experience with children

Adapt to different nursery settings

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about working with young children and looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle?
GSL Education is working with a number of friendly and welcoming nursery settings across Wickford and the surrounding areas, and we're looking for Nursery Assistants to join our growing team.

Whether you're Level 2 or Level 3 qualified, or unqualified with hands-on childcare experience, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Assistant, you'll support children in their early years development, helping to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where little ones can learn, play, and grow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Gain experience in a variety of nursery settings

• Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your availability

• Enjoy flexible work that fits around family, studies, or other commitments

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting children with play-based learning and daily routines

• Helping to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment

• Assisting with activities that support early development and learning

• Supporting mealtimes, personal care, and outdoor play

• Working as part of a friendly nursery team to ensure high standards of care

What We're Looking For:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (desirable, not essential)

• Unqualified candidates with experience working with children are welcome

• A caring, enthusiastic, and reliable attitude

• A genuine passion for early years education

• Ability to adapt to different nursery settings and routines

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)