Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant (Experienced) – Chessington Full-Time | Immediate Start Available We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our welcoming team in Chessington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on childcare experience who is passionate about early years education and creating a nurturing environment for young children to thrive. While this position is open to unqualified applicants , previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, or early years setting is essential. About the Role As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the daily care and supervision of children aged 0–5 • Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities • Promoting children’s social, emotional and physical development • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety • Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues • Contributing to observations and learning journals where required What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience • Supportive and friendly working environment • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Clear progression pathways • Staff wellbeing initiatives If you are committed to providing high-quality care and are ready to take the next step in your early years career, we would love to hear from you. Apply online immediately to be considered – interviews are being arranged as applications are received. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting • A genuine passion for childcare and early education • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A proactive and positive attitude • Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Qualifications are not essential – we value experience, commitment and the right attitude above all else.