Unqualified Nursery Assistant

Uniform Education; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Uniform Education is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join our Early Years team in Oxfordshire. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with an ASAP or September start, and no formal childcare qualification is required for applicants with a genuine passion for working with young children.

You will support activities, help create a safe and engaging environment, and contribute to each child’s learning and development through play. DBS update and right-to-work in the UK are expected.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Experience in a nursery, school, care, or voluntary setting is desirable.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 years with their learning, care, and development.
• Assist with delivering engaging activities and play experiences.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and communication development.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and transitions.
• Observe children's progress and provide feedback to the nursery team.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Skills

Passion for children

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Nursery Assistant

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full-Time or Part-Time Available

Location: Oxfordshire

Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available

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About the Role

A welcoming nursery in Oxfordshire is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in childcare and gain valuable experience within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Working alongside experienced Early Years practitioners, you will help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating setting where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop through play. No formal childcare qualification is required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for working with young children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 years with their learning, care, and development
• Assist with delivering engaging activities and play experiences
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and communication development
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and transitions
• Observe children's progress and provide feedback to the nursery team
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Previous experience working with children is desirable, whether in a nursery, school, care, or voluntary setting
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Interest in completing an Early Years or Childcare qualification

What This Role Offers

• ASAP and September start opportunities available
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Supportive and friendly nursery team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesLong-term and permanent opportunities available
• Opportunity to gain valuable Early Years experience and make a positive impact on children's learning and development