Play Inspire, Nursery Assistant

Qualified Nursery Assistant needed in Harlow, Stansted & Uttlesford. Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification required. Support children’s learning, work in a nurturing environment, and enjoy flexible, rewarding early years roles.

We are working with nurseries across Harlow, Stansted, and Uttlesford to recruit a qualified Nursery Assistant to support children in their early years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification to make a real difference in a vibrant, nurturing environment.

• Support the delivery of high-quality care and early years education
• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
• Promote children’s development, learning, and wellbeing
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment
• Work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents
• Follow all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding guidelines

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (NVQ/ CACHE/ Diploma or equivalent)
• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting
• Passionate about child development and early education
• Reliable, flexible, and a team player
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health, and safety procedures

• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Training and development support
• Work in supportive, professional nursery settings
• Flexible hours across Harlow, Stansted, and Uttlesford

If you’re a qualified Nursery Assistant with Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualifications looking for flexible and rewarding opportunities in Harlow, Stansted, or Uttlesford, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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