Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Harrow, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chalk Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Full-time | Long-term | Starts September 2025 | Up to £120 per day | 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
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The Opportunity
A warm, inclusive children’s centre in Harrow is expanding its Early Years team and is seeking a committed Nursery Assistant to start in September 2025. This is a long-term, full-time post—perfect for someone who wants stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a daily impact on children aged 0-5.
What You’ll Do
• Create a safe, stimulating environment that nurtures curiosity, play, and early learning.
• Support key-workers with planning, observations, and accurate record-keeping.
• Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Assist with personal care routines, mealtimes, and outdoor play.
• Maintain open, positive relationships with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Uphold safeguarding and health-and-safety standards at all times.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience: Previous work or placement in a nursery, children’s centre, or similar EYFS setting.
• Qualifications: Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and up-to-date Safeguarding training.
• Soft skills: Warmth, resilience, clear communication, and a genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Availability: Able to commit Monday–Friday, 8.30 am–4.30 pm, for the full academic year (and potentially beyond).
What You’ll Get
• Competitive daily rate up to £120 (paid weekly).
• Consistent hours—no shifts, no evenings, no weekends.
• A welcoming team with on-site mentors and regular CPD opportunities.
• Modern facilities, generous outdoor space, and a leadership team that values fresh ideas.
• The chance to shape children’s earliest experiences in a diverse North-West London community.
Deadline: Applications close once the right candidate is secured. Don’t delay—take the next step in your Early Years career today.
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Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
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The Opportunity
A warm, inclusive children’s centre in Harrow is expanding its Early Years team and is seeking a committed Nursery Assistant to start in September 2025. This is a long-term, full-time post—perfect for someone who wants stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a daily impact on children aged 0-5.
What You’ll Do
• Create a safe, stimulating environment that nurtures curiosity, play, and early learning.
• Support key-workers with planning, observations, and accurate record-keeping.
• Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Assist with personal care routines, mealtimes, and outdoor play.
• Maintain open, positive relationships with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Uphold safeguarding and health-and-safety standards at all times.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience: Previous work or placement in a nursery, children’s centre, or similar EYFS setting.
• Qualifications: Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and up-to-date Safeguarding training.
• Soft skills: Warmth, resilience, clear communication, and a genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Availability: Able to commit Monday–Friday, 8.30 am–4.30 pm, for the full academic year (and potentially beyond).
What You’ll Get
• Competitive daily rate up to £120 (paid weekly).
• Consistent hours—no shifts, no evenings, no weekends.
• A welcoming team with on-site mentors and regular CPD opportunities.
• Modern facilities, generous outdoor space, and a leadership team that values fresh ideas.
• The chance to shape children’s earliest experiences in a diverse North-West London community.
Deadline: Applications close once the right candidate is secured. Don’t delay—take the next step in your Early Years career today.
________________________________________
.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.