Description
Nursery Assistant – Working with Children Aged 0-5
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Position: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children aged 0 to 5 years. If you love working with children and want to be part of a supportive, fun, and inspiring environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
As a Nursery Assistant, you will work alongside our experienced team to provide high-quality care and early education to children in our nursery. Your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children’s development across all areas of learning
Assisting with daily routines, including feeding, nap time, and hygiene practices
Building strong, supportive relationships with the children in your care, fostering their social and emotional development
Observing and recording children’s progress and sharing insights with senior staff
Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, welcoming environment
Working closely with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for each child
Supporting children with additional needs where required
Contract Details
Location – Brighton and surrounding areas
Position – Teaching Assistant
Type of work – Support role
Contract or position start date – ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temp to Perm
Full time/part time – Full time
Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £13.09 per hour
Hours – 8:30 – 15.30
Experience, Training and Qualifications
GCSE’s or equivalent
Minimum 1 year working with children
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
Eligibility
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 child related references
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy
