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Hello Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Education is recruiting a Nursery Assistant for a private day nursery in Darlington. You will support children aged 0–5 through daily routines, play, and learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires at least six months’ experience with under-fives, a relevant childcare qualification or progress towards one, and willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with safeguarding checks conducted in line with guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0–5 years required.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Hold, or be working towards, a relevant childcare qualification.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supportive care in early years.

Responsibilities

• Assist children aged 0–5 with daily routines in a safe, caring environment.
• Supportmealtimes and promote independence during meals.
• Assist with personal care activities and promote self-help skills.
• Participate in play-based and educational activities to support development.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and social skills in young children.

Skills

Early Years Support

Mealtime Support

Personal Care

Play & Engagement

Development Support

Experience with 0-5 years

Education

Relevant childcare qualification or working towards one

Job description

Become a Nursery Assistant – Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you ready to support, nurture, and inspire young children in their earliest years of development? Hello Education is proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded private day nursery in Darlington, seeking dedicated Nursery Assistants to join their caring and professional team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth and wellbeing of children aged 0–5 years, supporting them through play, learning, and daily routines in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Your Role at the Start of the New Term

As a Nursery Assistant, you will play an important part in supporting children’s early development, helping to create a positive, engaging, and secure environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Early Years Support – Assist children aged 0–5 with daily routines and activities, ensuring a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.
• Mealtime Support – Support children during meals, encouraging independence while providing assistance where needed.
• Personal Care Assistance – Support with toileting and self-care routines, promoting confidence and independence in line with nursery practice.
• Play and Engagement – Actively participate in play-based and educational activities that encourage learning and development.
• Development Support – Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and social skills, supporting key developmental milestones.
• Have at least 6 months’ experience working with children aged 0–5 years.
• Are confident supporting personal care and mealtime routines.
• Encourage independence and positive self-help skills in young children.
• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, or are working towards one.
• Hold, or are willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.

• Dedicated Consultant – Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team.
• Flexible Opportunities – Full-time and part‑time roles available to suit your lifestyle.
• Supportive Nursery Environment – Work within a welcoming, professional early years setting.

Safeguarding Statement:

Hello Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with the Department for Education’s statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may include online searches as part of our recruitment process.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for permanent opportunities in the future.

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd