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Nursery Assistant (Contract)

30 September by TeacherActive : South : London & South East : Essex

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East of England -Essex -Braintree
Salary:
£14.25 - £17/hour

Nursery Assistant – Braintree

TeacherActive are currently recruiting for a Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive early years setting in Braintree.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to develop their experience within a nursery environment. The setting provides a warm and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop through play.

The Nursery Assistant Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will work alongside experienced nursery practitioners to support the children throughout their day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children with activities and learning through play
• Helping to create a safe, positive and stimulating environment
• Supporting the day-to-day care of the children
• Building positive relationships with children and staff
• Assisting the nursery team with daily routines
• Supporting children's individual needs and development

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• A genuine passion for working with children
• A caring, patient and positive approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed individuals
• A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with relevant experience

The role can offer an immediate start, although candidates who are currently working a notice period can also be considered.

The application process

If you are interested in the Nursery Assistant opportunity in Braintree, you will first have an interview with me at TeacherActive.

If successful, I will then support you through the next stage of the process with the nursery and guide you through the onboarding process.

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
• All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees

Apply today

If you're a Nursery Assistant looking for work in Braintree, I'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for regular work, flexible opportunities or are available to start immediately, get in touch and let me know your availability. I can then discuss the opportunities I currently have and get you started with the TeacherActive registration process.

Email: kyle.bailey@teacheractive.com

Telephone: 01245 335 533

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