At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in their daily routines and learning activities in various nursery settings.
- Company: Onpoint Care, a trusted staffing agency with a focus on quality and care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and varied experience across different nurseries.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and gain valuable experience in early years education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying flexibility in your work schedule.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare, understanding of safeguarding, and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 15.4 £ per hour.
Onpoint Care is a trusted and well-established temporary staffing agency, providing high-quality temporary staffing support across the UK. Due to continued demand for our temporary staffing services across Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne and the surrounding areas, we are recruiting experienced, caring and reliable Nursery Assistants to join our flexible agency team. As an Agency Nursery Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work within a variety of early years and nursery settings, supporting children in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
About the Role
Your responsibilities may include supporting children with their daily routines, play and learning activities, meals and refreshments, personal care and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. You will work alongside permanent nursery staff to support children's development and wellbeing while following the individual setting's routines, safeguarding procedures and policies. As an agency worker, you will need to be adaptable, professional and confident entering different nursery environments while quickly building positive working relationships with staff and children. Safeguarding is central to this role, and you will be expected to recognise and report any concerns appropriately while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for Nursery Assistants who are caring, dependable and enthusiastic about supporting children within early years environments. Applicants must:
- Have recent UK experience working within a nursery, early years or relevant childcare setting
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and the importance of creating a safe environment for children
- Be willing to complete Onpoint Care's induction and all required training
- Have or be willing to obtain the appropriate Enhanced DBS, along with satisfactory employment references and the Right to Work in the UK
An appropriate Early Years or Childcare qualification is desirable. Please note: Onpoint Care is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
What We Offer
Onpoint Care offers competitive hourly pay rates and flexible temporary agency working to fit around your availability. Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available, with shifts subject to client requirements and availability. You will also benefit from varied experience across different early years environments, ongoing development opportunities and support from a friendly and approachable agency team.
Join Onpoint Care
If you are an experienced Nursery Assistant based in Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne or the surrounding areas and are looking for flexible temporary agency work, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Onpoint Care agency team.
Nursery Assistant -Flexible Shifts employer: Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd
Onpoint Care is an excellent employer that values the dedication and compassion of its Support Workers, offering a flexible work environment in Maidstone. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that prioritises quality care and fosters a sense of community among staff.
Contact Details:
Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
