Nursery assistant - september start

Job Description

Nursery Assistant – Croydon

Location: Croydon, South LondonPosition: Nursery AssistantContract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities AvailableSalary: Competitive rates of payAgency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young children's development and helping them thrive in a nurturing learning environment?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants to work in welcoming nursery settings across Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young children and are looking to gain valuable experience within early years education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the daily care, learning, and development of children aged 0–5 years.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities that promote learning through play.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, childcare, or educational setting is desirable.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or a related field is highly desirable.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay - up to £110 a day PAYE
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in early years education and would like to join a supportive and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your early years career.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.