Nursery Assistant – Pontypool

We are currently seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Nursery Assistants to join our agency team, supporting a range of well‑established nurseries across Pontypool and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within early years education. Whether you’re considering a future career in childcare, looking to expand your experience working with young children, or simply seeking flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, this role offers rewarding, hands‑on experience in a supportive environment.

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will work alongside nursery staff to provide high‑quality care and engaging learning opportunities for children. You will help create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive, while ensuring their wellbeing remains at the heart of everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s play, learning, and daily routines, helping to create an engaging and stimulating environment that encourages development.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and organized nursery setting where children feel secure and valued.
• Work closely with nursery practitioners to supervise children during activities, mealtimes, snack times, and personal care routines.
• Help prepare, organize, and tidy learning resources, activities, and equipment throughout the day.
• Encourage children’s confidence, independence, creativity, and social skills through positive interactions and play‑based learning.
• Support the delivery of age‑appropriate activities that promote emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues, and parents where appropriate.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
• An interest in early years education and childcare.
• The ability to adapt quickly and work confidently in different nursery settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• £250 joining bonus for qualified staff (terms and conditions apply).
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
• Free online training and development opportunities.
• £40 DBS refund when you complete 150 hours within your first three months (terms and conditions apply).
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of local nursery settings.
• Ongoing support from our friendly and experienced recruitment team.

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce.