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Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: Battersea, Clapham & South West London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £8.97–£14.25 per hour (PAYE)
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and reliable individual who loves working with children?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience in early years, develop your childcare skills and become part of a welcoming nursery team?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of fantastic private day nurseries across Battersea, Clapham and South West London, who are looking for enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join their teams.
We have exciting opportunities available across various nursery settings, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for flexible work, regular shifts or the chance to gain valuable experience within the early years sector.
As a Nursery Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting qualified practitioners with the day-to-day running of the nursery. You'll help create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop.
Your responsibilities will include supporting fun and engaging activities, assisting with daily routines, helping during mealtimes and ensuring children receive the care, attention and encouragement they need to thrive.
Whether you already have childcare experience or are looking to take your first steps into early years, we'd love to hear from you!
The successful Nursery Assistant must have:
A genuine passion for working with young children.
Previous childcare experience is desirable but not essential.
A positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A willingness to learn and develop within the early years sector.
In return, you can expect to receive:
Competitive pay rates between £8.97–£14.25 per hour.
Opportunities across Battersea, Clapham and surrounding South West London areas.
Flexible working opportunities, depending on nursery requirements.
Opportunities for regular and ongoing work.
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
A straightforward onboarding process.
Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression.
TeacherActive's referral scheme, offering up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply).
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that the correct tax and National Insurance contributions are deducted, with no agency admin charges taken from your hard-earned pay.
If you're passionate about working with children and looking for your next opportunity in early years, click APPLY NOW, and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available!
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 020 7858 6655
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
