Nursery nurse

Job Title: Unqualified Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant

Location: Gainsborough (or nearby area)

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / ad-hoc as required

Hours: 15 - 30 hrs per week

Role Overview

We are working with a friendly and caring nursery dedicated to giving every child a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment to grow, learn, and play. As an unqualified nursery practitioner, you will assist the senior staff in delivering high‑quality childcare. You will support with daily routines, play, meals, hygiene, and general supervision of children.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage and support children's learning through play
• Help with setting up and tidying activity areas and resources
• Assist with mealtimes, nappy changes / toileting, sleep routines
• Always supervise children safely
• Build positive relationships with children and parents / carers
• Follow nursery policies on health & safety, safeguarding, behaviour
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Attend team meetings and undertake required training

Person Specification / Qualities

We are looking for a genuine passion for working with children, reliable, caring, patient, and enthusiastic. Good communication skills, the ability to work well as part of a team, willingness to learn and develop are essential. Some experience or exposure to working with children (voluntary or informal) would be a bonus. Basic literacy and numeracy are required.

Other Information

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.