Preschool Nursery Assistant – Level 3 Qualified (Colchester)
Job Ref No. ECC0-127 | Position Type: Early Years | Pay Range: £13.00 per hour | Contract: Part‑time (32 hrs/week) | Term: Permanent | Start Date: January 2026 | Application Close: 19/11/2025 Midnight
Location: Colchester | Hours: Monday – Friday 08:45 – 15:45 (Term time only, 38 weeks per year)
To apply: Working For Essex - https://workingforessex.com/apply/preschool-nursery-assistant-level-3-qualified-20601
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality care within the nursery/pre‑school, ensuring rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences in line with EYFS and individual child needs.
* Carry out all related responsibilities as a key team member.
* Observe, support and extend children’s learning.
* Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
* Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
* Ensure children are kept safe, understand safeguarding and follow Child Protection Procedures when necessary.
* Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
* Promote positive attitudes towards race, culture, gender, religion and abilities.
* Share responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre‑school.
* Participate in all self‑development activities, including appraisals, supervision meetings and team meetings.
Experience & Qualifications
* Level 3 or above accredited qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education.
* Experience working in an Early Years setting.
* English and Maths skills at Level 2.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with children and adults.
* The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
* Desirable: First Aid training.
* Desirable: Ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skills within the role.
Contact
Email: daniel.warner@essex.gov.uk | Tel: 0
Additional Information
Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC’s provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents. ACL offers childcare facilities for parents to help them move nearer to, enter or progress within the workplace or gain skills to enhance life chances. The Nursery/Pre‑school is registered with Ofsted and is also open to community children whose parents/carers are not attending ACL.
Level 2/3 Nursery Assistant (LEE CHAPEL NURSERY, BASILDON)
Job Start: January 2026 | Closing: 09/11/2025 Midnight | Employer: Lee Chapel Multi‑Academy Trust, Basildon
Recruitment Team
Essex Recruitment Team
County Hall, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1QH
Email: resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
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