Unqualified Nursery Assistant

TimePlan Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Choose days

Full-day shifts

Permanent role potential

Hourly pay

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting enthusiastic Nursery and Preschool Assistants to join our growing team across Cambridge. You will support children aged 3 months to 4 years in nursery and preschool settings, helping with daily activities, play, and routines. These flexible temporary roles require no formal qualifications or prior nursery experience.

Immediate availability is desirable. Benefits include flexible hours, choose your days, full-day shifts, holiday pay, pension, and a refer-a-friend

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications or previous nursery experience required.
• Immediate availability is highly desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different nursery settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3 months to 4 years in nursery and preschool settings.
• Assist with daily activities, play, learning and routines.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children.
• Work alongside experienced Early Years staff across settings.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional and educational development.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

DBS check willingness

Job description

Unqualified Nursery / Preschool Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Supply Full-Time & Part-Time Available

TimePlan Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and caring Nursery and Preschool Assistants to join our growing team of Early Years Practitioners across Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

We have flexible temporary opportunities available every day, offering the perfect chance to gain valuable childcare experience, earn extra income, or take the first step into a permanent role within Early Years education - no formal qualifications or previous nursery experience required.

Whether you are a student, looking for flexible work around another job, or considering a long-term career in childcare, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

• Supporting children aged 3 months to 4 years old in nursery and preschool settings
• Assisting with daily activities, play, learning, and routines
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children
• Working alongside experienced Early Years staff across a variety of settings
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and educational development

What We're Looking For:

• A positive, reliable, and caring attitude
• A genuine interest in working with young children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different nursery settings
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Ability to provide two professional references

Immediate availability is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Flexible working to suit your schedule
• Choose the days you want to work
• Full-day shifts available
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role without previous qualifications or experience
• Competitive hourly pay
• Holiday pay
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Valuable experience within Early Years education

Job Details:

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
• Hours: Approximately 20-40 hours per week
• Pay: 14.5 - 16.78 per hour
• Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shifts
  • 8-hour shifts
  • No weekends