At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children in a fun, creative nursery environment.
- Company: A welcoming primary school focused on child development and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent facilities and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Early Years qualification and a passion for nurturing young minds.
The predicted salary is between 25875 - 31625 £ per year.
Are you a qualified Nursery Assistant (Level 2 Required) who enjoys creating fun, engaging and nurturing learning experiences for young children? A welcoming and creative Primary School in the Borough of Brent is looking to appoint a Nursery Assistant to join their Early Years provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit team that places creativity, play and child development at the centre of everything they do.
As a Nursery Assistant, you will mainly support within Nursery, helping children settle into school life, build confidence and develop the early communication, literacy, numeracy and social skills they need to thrive. The school is keen to support staff who want to develop professionally, with ongoing CPD, opportunities to take on additional responsibility and potential progression into further Early Years qualifications or Teacher Training.
What will you be doing as a Nursery Assistant?
- Supporting children within Nursery through structured play and child-led learning
- Helping to plan and prepare creative activities linked to the EYFS framework
- Running small-group activities focused on communication, early Phonics, counting and fine motor skills
- Supporting children during story time, singing, messy play, outdoor learning and sensory activities
- Providing additional support to children with SEN, including ASD, Speech & Language needs and developmental delay
- Encouraging positive friendships, sharing, turn-taking and independence
- Helping children manage routines such as transitions, snack times and getting ready for outdoor learning
- Observing children's engagement and development and feeding back to the Nursery Teacher and wider EYFS team
- Creating an organised, stimulating and safe Nursery environment
Candidate Specification
- Level 2 Early Years / Childcare qualification is essential
- Previous Nursery, Early Years or childcare experience is highly desirable
- Good understanding of how young children learn and develop
- Warm, patient and nurturing approach
- Creative personality with plenty of energy and enthusiasm
- Confident supporting children with a range of abilities and additional needs
- Reliable team player with strong communication skills
- Keen to continue developing within Early Years education
This role would suit someone who wants to build a long-term career within Early Years while working in a school that genuinely invests in its support staff.
Job Details
- Supporting children within a Primary School Nursery
- Working with children aged 3-4 years
- Delivering creative, play-based and early learning activities
- Supporting early Phonics, communication and numeracy
- Providing additional support for children with SEN where required
- Full-Time, Term Time Only
- ASAP Start
- £116 per day
- Located in the Borough of Brent
- Excellent opportunities for training and progression
School Details
- Creative and child-centred Primary School
- Warm and welcoming Nursery provision
- Strong emphasis on learning through play and exploration
- Excellent indoor and outdoor Early Years facilities
- Supportive Nursery Teacher and experienced Early Years team
- Regular CPD and Early Years training available
- Opportunities to progress onto Level 3 qualifications and potentially Teacher Training
- Inclusive school culture with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing
- Well connected across Brent and surrounding areas
If you are interested in this opportunity, trial days and interviews can be arranged immediately for shortlisted candidates! Apply by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
Nursery Assistant (Level 2 Required) in London employer: All The Top Bananas
Join a vibrant and nurturing Primary School in the Borough of Brent as a Nursery Assistant, where creativity and child development are at the heart of our ethos. We offer a supportive work culture with a strong emphasis on professional growth, including ongoing CPD and opportunities for progression into further qualifications or Teacher Training. Our welcoming environment fosters collaboration among staff, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children while enjoying excellent facilities and resources.
