Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2025 |
| Location: | Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1465793_1763140409 |
Summary
Do you enjoy helping children discover the world around them? Randstad is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistants to support high-quality nursery settings with flexible and ongoing opportunities.
Role Overview
You will work within a friendly early years team to support children's learning and development, contributing to an environment where children feel happy, confident and encouraged to explore. This role suits practitioners who enjoy creative play, problem solving, and building nurturing relationships with children.
Main Duties
- Supporting room staff with planned EYFS activities
- Engaging children in sensory, messy, outdoor, and small-group play
- Assisting in maintaining accurate observations and records
- Ensuring each child's safety, wellbeing and inclusion
- Helping with sleep routines, meals, and personal care
- Building strong communication with your team and parents
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding at all times
Why Work with Randstad
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible schedule - choose the days that work for you
- Access to short-term and long-term placements
- Online systems for bookings and timesheets
- Dedicated consultant who understands the early years sector
- Professional development and a route to permanent opportunities
- £300 refer-a-friend incentive
What We're Looking For
- Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification
- Confidence supporting children aged 0-5
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent early years care
If you're passionate about providing meaningful early years experiences, apply now to join our supportive team.