Nursery Assistant
Chartham, Kent
40 hours per week | All year round | Start ASAP
Academics in Canterbury are looking for a Level 2 qualified Nursery Assistant to join a nurturing, child-centred kindergarten in Chartham, Kent. We are seeking an energetic, caring, and thoughtful practitioner to join the team as soon as possible.
This role is ideal for someone who believes in gentle parenting approaches, respects children as capable individuals, and enjoys thinking differently about early years education.
About the role
As a Nursery Assistant, you will:
* Support the daily running of the room, helping to create a calm, engaging, and inclusive environment
* Assist with planning and delivering meaningful, child-led activities in line with the EYFS
* Support children’s emotional wellbeing using gentle, respectful behaviour approaches
* Work collaboratively with the Room Leader and wider team
* Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
* Contribute to observations and assessments
* Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are always followed
About you
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant who:
* Holds a Level 2 Early Years qualification (essential)
* Is available to start ASAP
* Brings energy, warmth, and creativity to their practice
* Has an understanding of gentle parenting / respectful care
* Is reflective, open-minded, and child-focused
* Communicates confidently with both adults and children
* Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
What we offer
* 40 hours per week, all year round
* A supportive, values-led setting
* A welcoming and passionate team
* Ongoing professional development
* Competitive pay, dependent on experience
If you are a Nursery Assistant and believe early years education should be kind, respectful, and joyful, we would love to hear from you.