Nursery Assistant - Newport

Nursery Assistant About the Role Prospero Teaching is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Assistant to support children within a nursery or early years setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and helping young children learn, grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified nursery practitioners and other staff to provide high-quality care and educational experiences for young children. Key Responsibilities Support the daily care, learning and development of children within the nursery. Assist with planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities. Encourage children's communication, language, social and emotional development. Support children with early literacy, numeracy and creative activities. Promote positive behaviour, independence and confidence. Assist with personal care routines, including feeding, toileting and hygiene where required. Ensure the nursery environment remains safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating. Observe children's progress and share relevant information with senior staff. Support children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required. Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues. Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times. The Ideal Candidate Holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or a related field (desirable but not essential). Has previous experience working with babies or young children in a nursery, childcare or early years setting (desirable). Demonstrates a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. Is caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable. Has strong communication and interpersonal skills. Understands the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing. Can work effectively as part of a team. Is creative and confident supporting play-based learning activities. Can adapt to the individual needs of children. Is willing to undertake relevant training and professional development. Applications are welcomed from experienced Nursery Assistants, qualified childcare practitioners and individuals with transferable experience working with young children. Safeguarding and Compliance The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and any applicable professional registration requirements. Apply Now If you are a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within early years education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Prospero Teaching and help give young children the best possible start to their learning journey! Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy