Job description
Nursery Assistant
Location: Across Kent
Salary: £13.68 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Flexible / Ongoing
Are you a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for flexible opportunities across Kent? GSL Education Kent are seeking dedicated Nursery Assistants to join nurturing nursery and early years settings, supporting children aged 0–4 in their learning, development, and daily routines.
Why Choose This Nursery Assistant Role?
As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children build confidence, curiosity, and independence through play-based learning. You’ll be working in warm, supportive environments where staff collaboration, creativity, and child well-being are at the heart of everything they do.
Key Responsibilities for Nursery Assistant:
- Support children aged 0–4 in engaging and age-appropriate activities.
- Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
- Work closely with nursery staff to ensure high standards of care and education.
- Encourage positive social interaction and emotional development.
Requirements for Nursery Assistant:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years (essential).
- Child-Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (essential).
- Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting (preferred).
- A positive attitude, reliability, and flexibility.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rate of £13.68 per hour.
- Flexible hours and immediate start opportunities.
- Supportive team and ongoing assignments across Kent.
- Career growth and training opportunities for dedicated Nursery Assistants.
This Nursery Assistant role requires a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment background checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
If you’re a passionate Nursery Assistant ready to make a difference in children’s early development, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV or contact GSL Education Kent today to get started.