Level 3 nursery assistant

Level 3 Nursery Assistant

Level 3 Nursery Assistant – Staines upon Thames and local areas around Surrey

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality care and early years education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports children’s learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Development

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS curriculum.

2. Support children’s learning through play-based experiences.

3. Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate developmental records.

4. Act as a Key Person, building secure and positive relationships with allocated children and families.

5. Support children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development.

Person Specification

Essential

6. Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (full and relevant).

7. Knowledge of the EYFS framework.

8. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

10. Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

11. Paediatric First Aid certificate.

12. Experience working in an early years setting.

13. Knowledge of SEND support strategies.

Why work with Milk Education:

14. Excellent rates of pay!
15. Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
16. Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
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18. Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
19. Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
20. Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
21. FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
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24. 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
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