Nursery Assistants

Randstad Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible shift patterns

Permanent contracts opportunities

Weekly pay & DBS support

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking Nursery Assistants for Chester and Cheshire West. Flexible shifts between 7am and 6pm, with potential permanent opportunities. Join a trusted education recruitment partner delivering weekly pay and DBS support as needed.

Roles focus on supporting children’s development through EYFS activities, with dedicated consultant support to find the right nursery setting for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in education or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply for one.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set up engaging, innovative learning activities with room leaders.
• Work with children 1-to-1 or in small groups to support early learning.
• Guide children safely through the day using the EYFS framework.
• Supervise and encourage children during meals, snacks, and outdoor play.

Skills

Experience with children

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Shape the Future: Nursery Assistants Wanted in Chester & Cheshire West!

Are you an experienced Nursery Assistant ready for a fresh, exciting opportunity? Do you love watching young children grow, thrive, and reach their key developmental milestones?

At Randstad Education, the UK market leader for education recruitment, we have been matching talented support staff with their perfect roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries for nearly twenty years. We work with over 2,500 settings each week, helping our staff support over 135,000 children every day. Right now, we are looking for passionate Nursery Assistants for a variety of roles across Chester and Cheshire West.

With a range of flexible shift patterns available-including full and half-days typically between 7am and 6pm-you can easily build a career that fits around your lifestyle.

The Perks: Why Choose Randstad?

We value your dedication to early years education, which is why we offer a supportive partnership that includes:

• Your Own Champion: Access to a dedicated consultant with real experience in the education sector, focused on finding the right nursery environment for you.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose from flexible shift patterns to suit your personal commitments.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to secure permanent contracts in settings you love.
• Great Pay & Support: Enjoy reliable weekly pay and professional assistance with your DBS check if you need it.

The Role: What You'll Do

As a Nursery Assistant, you will bring energy and care to the nursery room every single day. Your rewarding responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with room leaders to design and set up exciting, innovative, and playful learning activities.
• Working with children on a 1-to-1 basis or in small groups to support their early learning journey.
• Utilizing your knowledge of the EYFS curriculum to guide children safely through their day.
• Supervising and encouraging children during mealtimes, snack times, and fun outdoor play.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children is essential for this role. To be successful, you will need:

• Previous experience working within an education or early years setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• An Enhanced Child DBS check (or a willingness to apply for one).
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is highly preferred!

Randstad Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to Make a Daily Difference?

If you have the experience and a passion for early years childcare, don't wait to take the next step!