Nursery Assistant – Taunton, Somerset

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Free online training and development

£40 DBS refund after 150 hours in 3–4?

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking Nursery Assistants to support nurseries in Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area. If you enjoy working with children and value flexibility, agency work could suit you well.

You will help with games and routines, assist practitioners, and help maintain safe, clean play areas. A caring, patient approach and willingness to learn are important, even if you are new to nurseries.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach.
• Ability to work with children of different ages.
• Confident following instructions and working with experienced practitioners.
• Flexible to accept shifts across Taunton and nearby areas.
• Suitable employment references from recent employer and another reference.

Responsibilities

• Participate in children's games, activities and creative play.
• Support daily routines including meals, snacks, outdoor play and rest.
• Assist with activities designed around children's ages and stages of development.
• Help keep playrooms and equipment clean, safe and organized.
• Support children with personal care when required.
• Work as part of the nursery team to provide attentive care.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.
• Build positive relationships and a friendly atmosphere in the setting.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Job description

Company: Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd

Nursery Assistant – Taunton, Somerset | £14.40-£15 per hour

Completely Care is recruiting Nursery Assistants to support a range of nurseries and childcare settings throughout Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area.

If you enjoy working with children, are dependable and would like the flexibility of agency work, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Getting involved in children's games, activities and creative play.

Supporting daily routines such as meals, snacks, outdoor play and rest periods.

Assisting practitioners with activities designed around children's ages and stages of development.

Helping keep playrooms, activity areas and equipment clean, safe and organised.

Supporting children with personal care when required.

Working as part of the nursery team to ensure children receive consistent and attentive care.

Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.

Building positive relationships with children and contributing to a friendly atmosphere within the setting.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are genuinely interested in working with children and who can bring a positive attitude to the role.

You don't necessarily need to have worked in a nursery before. Experience in childcare, education, schools, youth work, play work or similar environments would be an advantage, but enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important.

You should have:

A caring and patient approach.

The confidence to work with children of different ages.

The ability to follow instructions and work alongside experienced practitioners.

A responsible and professional attitude.

Flexibility to accept shifts across Taunton and nearby areas.

Suitable employment references, including your most recent employer and an additional reference.

Why Work with Completely Care?

We understand that agency workers want flexibility without feeling like just another number. Our recruitment team is here to support you throughout your assignments and help you find opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

Completely Care works across the education, childcare, health and social care sectors, connecting candidates with organisations looking for reliable and dedicated staff.

As part of our team, you can benefit from:

Flexible agency shifts

The opportunity to work in different childcare settings

Free online training and development

£40 DBS refund when you complete 150 hours within your first 3 months* (terms apply)

Support from an experienced recruitment team

The opportunity to expand your childcare experience

Flexible work that can fit around your existing commitments

Potential opportunities for ongoing assignments

The confidence to work with children of different ages.The ability to follow instructions and work alongside experienced practitioners.A responsible and professional attitude.Flexibility to accept shifts across Taunton and nearby areas.Suitable employment references, including your most recent employer and an additional reference.