Temporary

Nursery Assistant

Pertemps Croydon

Dulwich, SE21 7LH

£12.71 per hour

Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Ref: 60877670

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About the Role

This temporary Nursery Assistant post in Dulwich offers £12.71 per hour through Pertemps Croydon. The successful applicant supports children's learning, development and wellbeing within a safe, nurturing setting. Duties include delivering high-quality care, planning age-appropriate activities, and maintaining clean, welcoming spaces. Building positive relationships with youngsters, parents, carers and colleagues is essential, alongside adherence to safeguarding procedures and nursery policies. Candidates should possess prior experience in childcare, ideally holding a relevant qualification, and demonstrate reliability, warmth and a genuine commitment to early years education. Working hours follow the nursery's standard pattern, with full details confirmed at interview.

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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