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Nursery Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 02 April 2026
Salary: £12.71 to £16.55 per hour
Additional salary information: Holiday Pay
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2026
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1ED
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: fff_1775139098

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Summary

Nursery Assistant - Bank Staff
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Job Type: Flexible Bank Work (Full and Part-Time Hours Available)

We are currently recruiting multiple Nursery Assistants to join our welcoming nursery settings in Tunbridge Wells as part of our Bank Staff team.

About the Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you'll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You'll lead and support engaging activities, promote positive values, and contribute to each child's early years development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about Early Years Education and looking for flexible work.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting

  • DBS check (preferably on the Update Service)

  • Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification (preferred but not essential)

  • Confident communicator with a warm, engaging personality

  • Willingness to try new activities and support children's learning

  • Available to work at least 2 full nursery days per week (8:00am - 6:00pm)

What We Offer

  • Flexible working hours to suit your availability

  • Weekly pay (PAYE, including 12.07% holiday pay)

  • Supportive team environment

  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development

  • Easily accessible locations by car or public transport

  • Free on-site parking (Tunbridge Wells)

  • Dedicated consultant to support with CV and interview prep

  • Opportunities to be recognised as Agency Worker of the Month

  • Referral bonuses:

    • £200 for referring Nursery Assistants

    • £250 for referring Early Years Practitioners

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Neave Winterbourne - Recruitment Consultant

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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