Nursery Assistant

Love Working with Little Learners? We've Got the Perfect Nursery Role for You. Private Nursery Opportunities Across Brent Whether you're happiest building towers, leading story time, or helping little ones discover the world one messy play session at a time, we'd love to meet you. Protocol Education is working with welcoming private nurseries across Harrow that are looking for caring, energetic nursery professionals ready to make a real difference. Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a full-time role, we've got flexible opportunities waiting. Before you apply... let's see if we're a match If you answer YES to these, you're exactly who we're looking for: ✅ Do you have at least 6 months' experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting? ✅ Are you passionate about helping children learn through play and creating a safe, nurturing environment? ✅ Can you travel to private nurseries across Harrow and surrounding areas? Three yeses? Brilliant. Keep reading! About Protocol Education At Protocol Education, we don't just help people find jobs. We help brilliant educators find places where they can thrive. Our friendly local team works with fantastic private nurseries across Harrow, matching you with settings that suit your experience, personality and availability. Whether you're after flexible supply work, something long term, or a permanent position, we're here to make the process simple, supportive and genuinely enjoyable. Why apply with us? ✨ Flexible working that fits around your life Term-time and all-year-round nursery work available Opportunities in welcoming private nurseries across Harrow A dedicated consultant who actually gets to know you Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies FREE CPD through our online learning academy Refer a Friend scheme with great rewards Opportunities to move into permanent nursery roles Role Details Location: Brent Setting: Private Nurseries Hours: Full-time Part-time Flexible daily supply Long-term opportunities Pay: £13.50 to £17.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Pay Type: Weekly PAYE What you'll be doing Creating fun, engaging learning experiences following the EYFS Framework Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing Building positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams Helping with daily routines, including personal care where required Observing children's progress and updating learning journeys using nursery systems such as Tapestry where applicable Supporting children with additional needs when required Keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do What we're looking for Ideally you'll have: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) Experience working in nurseries or Early Years settings Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework Experience supporting personal care SEND experience is highly desirable Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one) Experience using nursery management systems such as Tapestry, where applicable A positive, caring and reliable approach Essential Requirements You'll need: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Safeguarding Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete one) Relevant childcare qualification where required Strong references covering recent childcare experience Looking to grow your skills? Not Thrive trained yet? We've got you covered. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training, helping you build confidence in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and making your CV even more attractive to nurseries. Ready to register? If you're looking for flexible work, friendly support, weekly PAYE pay and opportunities with fantastic private nurseries across Harrow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's find a nursery that feels like the right fit for you. Your next opportunity could be just around the corner. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website