Join Our Team as a Nursery Assistant!
Location: Basildon, Essex
⏰ Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: £12.90 - £13.66 an hour
Are you passionate about nurturing the minds of young children and helping them grow in a fun, creative, and supportive environment? Look no further! Our vibrant nursery in the heart of Basildon is on the lookout for a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of little ones.
About Us:
We are a lively, creative nursery that’s all about fostering a love for learning through imaginative play and hands-on activities. Our team is a family of enthusiastic professionals, working together to provide children with a safe, stimulating environment where they can explore, learn, and thrive.
What You’ll Do:
Get Creative: Help plan and deliver fun, educational activities that spark curiosity and foster development in young minds.
Support the Day-to-Day: Ensure the nursery is always a safe, welcoming space where children feel at home.
Build Relationships: Develop strong connections with children, parents, and your fellow team members.
Track Progress: Monitor children’s growth and milestones, keeping parents informed and ensuring each child receives the support they need.
Encourage Learning Through Play: Use creative, play-based activities to support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Create a Welcoming Space: Help keep our classrooms clean, organized, and full of engaging, imaginative materials.
Assist with Routines: Support meal times, nap times, and personal care with patience and care.
Contribute to Team Growth: Share ideas in team meetings and help develop nursery policies and practices that benefit everyone.
What You’ll Bring:
✅ Relevant Qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field
✅ Experience: Previous work in a nursery or early years setting is a must!
✅ Passion: You love working with young children and helping them explore the world.
✅ Creativity & Enthusiasm: You bring fun, energy, and a proactive approach to the classroom.
✅ Team Spirit: Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and engage with parents.
✅ Nurturing Nature: Patience, empathy, and care are at the heart of everything you do.
✅ Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety regulations in a childcare setting.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
Friendly, Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
Room to Grow: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Creative Atmosphere: Every day is filled with engaging activities and exciting opportunities to help children learn and grow.
⏰ Flexibility: Enjoy part-time hours that fit your schedule.
Competitive Pay: We value your expertise and passion!
Ready to join a nursery that’s all about fun, creativity, and growth? Apply today and be a part of something special!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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