Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant
Location: Derby (DE3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Full Time Only
Pay Scale: Up to -26,437
Duration: 12-Week Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP

Nursery Assistant | Derby - DE3 | Full-Time | Qualified and Unqualified Roles | Immediate Start | Up to -26,437 | Full Time Roles Available

The Opportunity:

Long Term Futures are currently recruiting a Nursery Assistant to support across multiple rooms, working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, due to planned staff absences and a live permanent vacancy within the setting. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on 8-hour rolling early and late shifts. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and early years education, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years across different nursery rooms
• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments for all children
• Support children''s personal, social, and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain consistent routines and care standards
• Observe, support, and record children''s progress where required
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are always followed

Who We''re Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (not essential)
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Confident supporting children across multiple age ranges
• A caring, reliable, and adaptable approach
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the nursery

Compliance & Vetting Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two references from the two most recent employers
• Evidence of relevant qualifications
• Right to Work documentation

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities
• Support from your dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities across Derbyshire and surrounding areas
• Simple and supportive compliance process

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day. (url removed)>