Temporary

Nursery Assistant

Pertemps Croydon

Selsdon, CR2 8YA

£12.71 per hour

Posted: 23 June 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 23 July 2026

Ref: 60242546

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About the Role

As a Nursery Assistant in Selsdon, you will support the permanent team by being proactive and using your own initiative daily. This temporary role, paying £12.71 per hour, requires you to care for children’s well-being and safeguard their best interests. You will educate youngsters in a play-based setting, fully engaging with individuals to support their specific needs. Teamwork is essential. Applicants must hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification or possess at least six months of prior nursery experience. A genuine passion for fostering children’s learning and development is vital for success in this position.

We are looking for experienced, Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Assistant in the South Croydon, South London.
The role of the Nursery Practitioner / Assistant involves:

Being proactive whilst using your initiative throughout the working day to support the staff team.
Being a team player.
Caring for the children’s well-being.
Safeguarding the children and having their best interests at heart.
Educating the children in a play-based environment.
Fully engaging and interacting with the children whilst supporting their individual needs.

·Requirements:

Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 in Childcare)
Unqualified with a minimum of 6 months previous experience working in nursery or childcare settings
Be passionate about supporting children's development and learning
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments
Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
Have the ability to use their initiative
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
Show a commitment to ongoing professional development
Be willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home
Have an up to date DBS check on the update system (or be willing to obtain one through Pertemps)