At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development through engaging play-based activities.
- Company: Welcoming nursery in Clapham, South West London with a nurturing environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for permanent position and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a childcare setting.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant for a welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in Clapham, South West London. This friendly and welcoming nursery provides high-quality early years education in a safe and nurturing environment.
The successful Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant will join a supportive team, helping to deliver engaging activities and promote children's learning and development. The position is open to experienced Level 3 (or above) Early Years professionals and offers a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.
POSITION DETAILS
- Location - Clapham, South West London
- Type of work - Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities, observations, and daily care routines
- Contract or position start date - September 2026
- Full time/part time - Full Time
- Rate of pay - GBP125 - GBP130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Hours - Monday to Friday, shifts between 09:00am to 17:00pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Level 3 Early Years Educator, Childcare Qualification, or above (essential)
- Previous experience working as a Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or in a similar childcare setting
- Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional childcare-related references covering at least the last two years
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
- Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and early years training
- In-house Training and Development Team
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent nursery-based positions across London
- Access to a wide network of childcare and early years settings throughout the region
Level 3 Nursery Assistant in London employer: About Early Years Ltd.
Prospero Teaching is an excellent employer for Level 3 Nursery Assistants, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Clapham, South West London. With a focus on professional development through accredited training courses and ongoing support from dedicated consultants, employees have ample opportunities for growth and career advancement. The nursery's commitment to high-quality early years education ensures that staff can make a meaningful impact on children's learning and development while enjoying a collaborative team culture.
