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Job description

Nursery Assistants – Flexible short-term and long-term roles available across Plymouth and surrounding areas

These flexible opportunities are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young children and want to make a positive impact across different early years settings. You will support nursery staff in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

Duties as Nursery Assistant:

Assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of children in the nursery
Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities
Help maintain a safe and clean environment in line with health and safety standards
Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction among children
Communicate effectively with staff and parents to support children’s development
Uphold safeguarding standards and promote the welfare of all children

Ideal Nursery Assistant:

Previous experience working with children in an early years setting is desirable
A relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) is advantageous but not essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!