Qualified Nursery Assistant – Croydon

About Early Years Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Qualified Nursery Assistant in Croydon, South London. This role involves supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through play-based activities and daily care routines within a welcoming nursery setting.

The position is open to experienced Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistants, with potential for a permanent role based on performance. GBP125–GBP130 per day, full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification.
• Previous experience as Nursery Assistant or in a similar childcare setting.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Safeguarding and child protection procedures knowledge.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training is desirable and can be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play-based activities.
• Make observations to track progress and support developmental needs.
• Follow daily care routines and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
• Work closely with children, parents and colleagues to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification

Safeguarding training (last year)

Job description

Qualified Nursery Assistant

ABOUT THE NURSERY

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Qualified Nursery Assistant for a welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in Croydon, South London.

This well-established nursery provides a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn, develop, and thrive.

The successful Qualified Nursery Assistant will join a friendly and supportive team, working closely with children, parents, and colleagues to support children's development and wellbeing.

The position is open to experienced Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistants. Depending on performance, the nursery may look to offer a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Croydon, South London
• Position - Qualified Nursery Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities, observations, and daily care routines
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Rate of pay - GBP125 - GBP130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Hours - Monday to Friday, shifts between 8:00am - 4:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or in a similar childcare setting
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional childcare-related references covering at least the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and early years training
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent nursery-based positions across London
• Access to a wide network of childcare and early years settings throughout the region