Nursery Assistant - Wandsworth

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Fast track compliance

Flexible hours

Milk Education network

Perks Portal discounts

CPD courses access

PSHE resources free

Wellbeing eBook resources

School prep pack

24/7 consultant support

Charity partnership

Job summary

Milk Education are currently seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Wandsworth from October 2026. You will support children in the early years, helping create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop.

The role involves supporting daily activities, helping with play-based learning, and promoting positive behaviour. Excellent team collaboration and safeguarding awareness are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children is desirable.
• Genuine passion for early years education.
• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Confident communicating with young children.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout the school day within the nursery setting.
• Assist with engaging play-based learning activities.
• Support children's communication, social and emotional development.
• Help children develop their independence and confidence.
• Assist with classroom routines and preparation of resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and good learning habits.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider early years team.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Early years knowledge

Communication with children

Teamwork

Reliability

Proactivity

Safeguarding awareness

Patience

Job description

Nursery Assistant - Wandsworth

Location: Wandsworth
Pay: £100-£115 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Start Date: October 2026

Milk Education are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Wandsworth from October. The successful candidate will support children within the early years setting, helping create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop.

The Role

• Support children throughout the school day within the nursery setting.
• Assist with engaging play-based learning activities.
• Support children's communication, social and emotional development.
• Help children develop their independence and confidence.
• Assist with classroom routines and preparation of resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and good learning habits.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider early years team.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with young children is desirable.
• A genuine passion for early years education.
• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Confident communicating with young children.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child development.

Why Join Milk Education?

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

  Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.