Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant / Trainee Practitioner | Career Start Opportunity. Are you passionate about starting a career in Early Years but lack formal qualifications? We are seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Assistant/Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is a chance to work with children aged 0-5, utilising your natural care, energy, and genuine interest in early child development. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals keen to gain hands-on experience and potentially undertake future qualification training. The Role: The core focus of this position is to provide essential support to qualified staff and ensure a safe, stimulating environment for our children. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery, providing general care, supervision, and helping to facilitate play-based activities. What We Offer: A competitive hourly wage is paid on the Support Staff scale. This role offers a supportive team environment, comprehensive on-the-job training, and for the right candidate, the potential for supported qualification training (e.g., Level 2/3) to kickstart your career in childcare. You will gain valuable experience across the early years age range. The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for energetic, caring, and reliable individuals who: Have some demonstrable experience (personal or professional) working with young children (ages 0-5). Are enthusiastic, highly reliable, and dedicated to continuous learning. Are motivated to pursue a formal qualification in Early Years. Possess strong team-working skills and a positive attitude. Are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Key Responsibilities: You will assist the practitioners with setting up and tidying up the indoor and outdoor learning environment, provide high-quality general care and supervision of the children, support the delivery of planned activities, maintain a clean and safe environment, and assist with meal times and personal care routines. If you are ready to start your rewarding career in Early Years, we encourage you to apply.