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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Annual leave increases with service

Staff incentives

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated nursery assistant to support daily operations in a vibrant Early Years setting. You’ll deliver engaging activities, monitor children’s development, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in line with EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

Join a busy team with strong parent partnerships; your role includes contributing observations, working collaboratively, and helping children explore and learn through play.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a nursery room.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities and play experiences.
• Monitor children’s development and contribute to observations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS requirements.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

Salary: Up to £29,500 - Dependent on experience and qualifications

Our client’s nursery is vibrant and engaging where each day is shaped by curiosity, creativity, and play. With dedicated age-specific rooms, a soft play area, and a large outdoor garden featuring a playground and digging space, the environment is designed to keep children active, exploring, and fully involved in their learning.

What You’ll Need

Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

Good understanding of EYFS and safeguarding

Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

Large outdoor garden with playground, digging area, and open space for play

Soft play area supporting year-round activity

Discounted childcare and pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform provided

Annual leave increases with service

Staff incentives, team events, and Christmas party

What You’ll Do

Support the day-to-day running of a nursery room

Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities and play experiences

Monitor children’s development and contribute to observations

Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment

Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS requirements

Build positive relationships with parents and carers

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed based on relevant Early Years experience and qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and nursery visit.