Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 188437 |
Summary
Our client, a well-established nursery in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Full time Nursery Assistant to join their vibrant team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and education to children aged between 3 months and 5 years. This position offers a competitive salary of £15.00 per hour and a supportive working environment that encourages professional growth and development.
As a Nursery Assistant, you will work closely with the nursery team to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that promotes children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in planning and delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
- Observing and assessing children's progress, maintaining accurate records, and sharing information with parents and colleagues
- Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the children by maintaining a clean and safe environment and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures
- Supporting children's personal care needs, including nappy changing, toileting, and mealtimes
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering open communication and a welcoming atmosphere
- Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- A minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or an equivalent qualification
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable
- A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
- A warm, caring, and patient personality with a genuine passion for working with children
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Flexibility to work on a part-time basis, with the potential for additional hours as needed
Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment that values diversity and encourages continuous professional development. As a member of their team, you will have access to ongoing training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
If you are a dedicated early years practitioner who is passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and eager to join a thriving nursery in Reading, Berkshire, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To submit your application, please visit our website and complete the provided application form.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references prior to commencing employment.
- Qualifications required:
Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent
- Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent
- Desirable experience:
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Key skills and attributes:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Warm, caring, and patient personality
Genuine passion for working with children
Understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation
Flexibility to work on eitehr a full time or a part-time basis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Warm, caring, and patient personality
- Genuine passion for working with children
- Understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation
- Flexibility to work on eitehr a full time or a part-time basis
As a Nursery Assistant, you will work closely with the nursery team to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that promotes children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in planning and delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
- Observing and assessing children's progress, maintaining accurate records, and sharing information with parents and colleagues
- Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the children by maintaining a clean and safe environment and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures
- Supporting children's personal care needs, including nappy changing, toileting, and mealtimes
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering open communication and a welcoming atmosphere
- Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- A minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or an equivalent qualification
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable
- A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
- A warm, caring, and patient personality with a genuine passion for working with children
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Flexibility to work on a part-time basis, with the potential for additional hours as needed
Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment that values diversity and encourages continuous professional development. As a member of their team, you will have access to ongoing training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
If you are a dedicated early years practitioner who is passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and eager to join a thriving nursery in Reading, Berkshire, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To submit your application, please visit our website and complete the provided application form.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references prior to commencing employment.
- Qualifications required:
Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent
- Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent
- Desirable experience:
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Key skills and attributes:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Warm, caring, and patient personality
Genuine passion for working with children
Understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation
Flexibility to work on eitehr a full time or a part-time basis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Warm, caring, and patient personality
- Genuine passion for working with children
- Understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation
- Flexibility to work on eitehr a full time or a part-time basis