Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.55 to £15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE, Referral Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8tr |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1468477:B_1764003136 |
Summary
Specialist Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Assistant) - Permanent Positions
Randstad Education is seeking highly qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioners to secure immediate, permanent roles within leading local nursery organisations.
Our exclusive clients are high-performing early years settings actively looking to enhance their permanent core teams with professionals who possess a deep understanding of child development and pedagogical best practice. This opportunity is designed for serious practitioners seeking stability and organisational commitment.
Core Professional Specification:We invite applications from candidates who meet the following strict criteria:
| Requirement | Detail |
| Qualification Standard | Minimum of Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Education (e.g., Early Years Educator, CACHE, NVQ). |
| Sector Experience | Proven track record of consistent and sustained experience within a regulated early years setting. |
| Commitment & Start Date | Availability for an Immediate Start (ASAP), contingent upon successful completion of required compliance and vetting protocols. |
| EYFS Expertise | Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge and effective application of the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. |
Successful practitioners will be expected to operate with autonomy and contribute substantively to the setting's outcomes:
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Pedagogical Implementation: Designing and executing structured, research-informed learning opportunities that promote cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
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Observation & Assessment: Utilising professional judgement to conduct accurate observations, record formative assessments, and plan targeted next steps for children's progression.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a professional liaison for key children, delivering insightful feedback to parents/guardians, and upholding organisational communication standards.
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Environment Stewardship: Ensuring the continuous creation of a safe, stimulating, and regulatory-compliant learning environment.
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Elite Placement: Access to discerning nurseries focused on securing long-term, top-tier talent.
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Career Security: Facilitation of a direct, permanent employment contract from day one.
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Streamlined Onboarding: Expert support ensuring rapid, compliant transition into the new role.
We encourage applications from dedicated professionals ready to make a long-term contribution. Please forward your comprehensive CV and a brief statement detailing your suitability for this specialist role to paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding these high-priority vacancies, please contact the Randstad Education Senior Recruitment Team directly on 01293 527416.
Secure your permanent professional future in Early Years Education, commencing immediately.
If you are ready to use your expertise to shape the future of our youngest learners in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application or email paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk