Nursery Assistant Required Islington

Protocol Education Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a caring Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming Children's Centre in Islington on a full-time basis, with an immediate start available. You will support daily care and development, assist in planning engaging activities, and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment while building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

A valid enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding knowledge are required, with all applicants undertaking the

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, preschool, children's centre, or similar setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily care, supervision, and development of children.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding practices

Education

Qualifications and training for this role

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming Children's Centre in Islington on a full-time basis, with an immediate start available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive early years environment, helping to provide high-quality care and learning experiences for young children.

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 10:00am - 6:00pm

The Role

• Support the daily care, supervision, and development of children.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, preschool, children's centre, or similar setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

What We Offer

• Full-time, consistent hours.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an established Children's Centre.
• Immediate start for the right candidate.
• FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.