School Hours Nursery Assistant

Breath HR; Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunity to develop childcare skills

Job summary

Breath HR in Chadwell St. Mary is seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to join their Montessori nursery team as Flexible Nursery Assistants. This role offers flexible hours suitable for parents, grandparents, and students, providing an opportunity to work with children aged 0-5.

No prior childcare experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided. Candidates must be warm, reliable, and passionate about supporting young children.

Join us today to help children grow with confidence and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is not required, training will be provided.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children during play and learning activities.
• Read stories and engage children in creative experiences.
• Assist during lunchtime and nap times.

Skills

Warm, caring, and patient

Passionate about supporting young children

Reliable and professional

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Able to work as part of a team

Job description

Play Studio Montessori Nurseries, 9E Rigby Gardens, Chadwell St. Mary, Essex RM16 4JJ

Vacancy listed 19/06/2026

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for flexible work that fits around family life, school hours, or other commitments?

We are looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly Montessori nursery team on a flexible basis. This role is perfect for parents whose children are now in school, grandparents, students, retired professionals, or anyone looking for rewarding work for a few hours each day.

No previous childcare experience is necessary – we will provide training and support to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to work with young children.

About the Role

As a Flexible Nursery Assistant, you will support our team in creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment for children aged 0–5 years.

• Supporting children during play and learning activities
• Reading stories, singing songs, and engaging children in creative experiences
• Assisting with lunchtime routines
• Covering staff lunch breaks
• Supporting children during nap and rest times
• Helping prepare and tidy learning environments
• Providing comfort, encouragement, and care to children throughout the day
• Working alongside qualified practitioners to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety

Every day is different, and you will play an important role in helping children feel happy, secure, and valued.

Flexible Hours Available

We offer a range of family-friendly shifts, including:

• 8:00am – 1:00pm
• 9:00am – 2:00pm
• 12:00pm – 2:00pm
• 12:00pm – 5:00pm
• 1:00pm – 6:00pm

You may choose one or more sessions depending on your availability.

What We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from people who are:

• Warm, caring, and patient
• Passionate about supporting young children
• Reliable and professional
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Looking for flexible work that fits around family life

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. Successful applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Safeguarding training and compliance requirements

Apply Today

If you are looking for rewarding, flexible work where you can support children, learn valuable new skills, and become part of a caring community, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in helping children grow with confidence, curiosity, kindness, and independence.

• Flexible working hours
• Full training and ongoing support
• Experience in a respected Montessori nursery
• Opportunities to develop childcare skills and knowledge
• Potential progression into further childcare qualifications and roles
• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team environment
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives