Temporary

Nursery Assistant

Pertemps Croydon
Sutton, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 2NA
money-bag £12.71 per hour
Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 11 October 2026
Ref: 60878725

About the Role

This temporary Nursery Assistant position in Sutton offers £12.71 per hour through Pertemps Croydon. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and support to children within a safe, nurturing setting. Duties include planning age-appropriate activities, supporting learning and development, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues is essential, alongside following safeguarding procedures and nursery policies. Applicants should have previous experience in a childcare setting and hold a relevant qualification. This role suits someone passionate, caring and reliable, seeking flexible work in early years education.

We are looking for a passionate, caring and reliable Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly nursery team.
The Role
The successful candidate will support children's learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing and stimulating nursery environment.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing high-quality care and support to children
  • Planning and supporting engaging activities appropriate to children's ages and stages of development
  • Supporting children's learning and development
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
  • Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures
We're Looking For Someone Who:
  • Has previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
  • Holds a relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 2 in Early Years/Childcare)
  • Is caring, enthusiastic, dependable and hardworking
  • Has a good understanding of safeguarding and the EYFS
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Is passionate about providing excellent care and learning opportunities for children
  • Provide us with contact details going back 5 years, for your references
DBS Requirement
Applicants must have a fully enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to pay for and complete a new enhanced DBS check before commencing employment.

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