Nursery Nurse

Academics; Chatham; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking Nursery Teaching Assistants for flexible summer holiday work across Medway. You will support nursery settings to create safe, engaging environments and help children learn and thrive.

Prior nursery/early years experience and Level 2/3 childcare qualification are required, with flexibility for ad hoc shifts. Applicants should be reliable, team-oriented, and committed to safeguarding, with good communication skills to work across different nursery environments during the

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Be flexible and available to work on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice.
• Be confident working as part of different teams and adapt quickly to new environments.
• Have excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support within nursery settings to create a safe, engaging, nurturing environment for children to learn and thrive.
• Cover planned staff absences and last-minute sickness with flexibility and reliability.

Skills

Nursery experience

Flexible/ad hoc

Team player

Good communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Flexible Summer Holiday Work

Nursery Settings Across Medway

Are you an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work during the summer holidays?

We are seeking reliable and adaptable Nursery Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming nursery settings across Medway throughout the summer break. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced childcare professionals looking for flexible, rewarding work with the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of nursery environments.

The Role

You will provide high‑quality support within nursery settings, helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive. Assignments may vary from day to day, covering both planned staff absences and last‑minute sickness, so flexibility and reliability are essential.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who:

• Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Are flexible and available to work on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice.
• Are confident working as part of different teams and can adapt quickly to new environments.
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you're looking for flexible summer work and enjoy making a positive difference in Early Years settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to join our team and start making an impact this summer!

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding requirements.