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Nursery Assistant

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 12.25 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: TN38, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

About the Role
Onpoint Care Recruitment is expanding our Early Years team, and we’re looking for warm, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Assistants to support a variety of nurseries across East Sussex.
Working with Onpoint Care means joining an agency that values professionalism, consistency, and high‑quality childcare. You’ll enjoy flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, with opportunities in a range of settings, supported by a team who genuinely understand the Early Years sector.
This role is ideal for individuals who have a passion for early childhood development and enjoy the variety, progression, and experience that comes from working in different nursery environments.
We offer placements in:
  * General nursery support
  * Baby rooms, toddler rooms, and preschool rooms
  * SEN/SEND support (1:1 and small‑group)
  * Long‑term placements for consistency
  * Day‑to‑day cover for maximum flexibility
Key Responsibilities
  * Supporting and supervising children through engaging, age‑appropriate activities
  * Maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑organised environment
  * Assisting with daily routines including meals, play, toileting, and rest periods
  * Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
  * Providing emotional support, reassurance, and encouragement
  * Completing basic administrative or record‑keeping duties
  * Supporting outings, activities, and learning opportunities throughout the day
  * Adapting confidently to different nurseries, routines, and team styles
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals who are confident, caring, and committed to supporting young children’s learning and development.
You should have:
  * Experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
  * A good understanding of early childhood development and EYFS principles
  * Strong communication and teamwork skills
  * The ability to adapt quickly to different environments
  * A positive, nurturing, and professional approach
Requirements
  * DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  * Right to work in the UK
  * Confidence in supporting routines, learning, and behaviour management
Desirable
  * Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification
  * Experience supporting SEN/SEND within an Early Years environment
Why Work With Onpoint Care Recruitment?
  * Flexible hours that work around your lifestyle
  * Opportunities across a wide range of nurseries in East Sussex
  * Day‑to‑day, short‑term, long‑term, and permanent roles
  * Options to work in general nursery environments or SEN/SEND support
  * Supportive, knowledgeable consultants with Early Years expertise
  * Competitive pay with regular, reliable work
  * Access to CPD training to support your professional development

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