Nursery Assistants

Step Teachers; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Assistant for flexible supply opportunities in Exeter. The role involves supporting teachers and nursery staff in engaging activities, assisting with the care of children aged 0-5, and fostering their emotional and social development. Ideal candidates will have experience in early years settings and knowledge of the EYFS framework. This role offers weekly pay, training opportunities, and various exclusive benefits, ensuring a rewarding experience in the education sector.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and colleagues.
• Demonstrated patience and empathy in a caring role.
• Adaptable to changing environments and situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging activities.
• Assist with the care and supervision of young children.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Encourage positive social and emotional development.
• Provide personal care supports when needed.
• Monitor and record children’s progress.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Ability to build relationships

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Commitment to safeguarding

Willingness for training

Job description

Nursery Assistant – Flexible supply opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different early years settings. You’ll be supporting nurseries and primary schools in Exeter and the surrounding areas, working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Duties as Nursery Assistant:

• Support the class teacher and nursery staff in delivering engaging activities
• Assist with the care and supervision of children aged 0–5 years
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Encourage positive social and emotional development
• Support children with personal care needs where required
• Monitor and record observations of children’s progress and share with staff

Ideal Nursery Assistant:

• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and child development
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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