Nursery Assistant

£13.55 to £15.55 per hour, PAYE, Referral Bonus

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/04/2026

Exciting Opportunity for Nursery Assistants in Wigan. Are you passionate about supporting young children and making a positive impact on early childhood education?

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as a Nursery Assistant. Enjoy the flexibility to set your schedule and work when and where you want.

We are looking for enthusiastic Nursery Assistants in Wigan with availability from Monday to Friday for ad-hoc roles starting soon.

You can earn a competitive rate of £13-£14 per hour while having the freedom to choose your workdays.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will help create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their growth through fun and educational activities.

If you hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education, possess an NVQ or CACHE certificate, and have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Permanent positions may be offered to suitable candidates, providing a great opportunity to advance your career.

Advance your career by gaining valuable experience in different nursery settings while positively impacting children's lives.

• Assisting teachers with lessons and managing classroom behavior.
• Ensuring the safety and well‑being of the children.
• Designing engaging activities for the children in your care.
• Teaching basic life skills, such as hygiene and good manners.
• Communicating effectively with children, staff, parents, and carers when necessary.
• Tailoring your support to meet the individual needs of each child.

• Access to exclusive temporary and permanent roles.
• Support with DBS checks and school applications.
• Assistance with editing, drafting, and rebranding your CV to boost application success.
• Regular review of your AWR period by a dedicated consultant.
• A consultant focused on finding the right roles and sourcing your work.
• Free career advice and online access to all bookings via our app.
• Online training and CPD opportunities, including Safeguarding Level 1 & 2.
• Free payroll service with no umbrella charges; we use PAYE.
• Free pension service: ‘now pensions’.

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children (must provide two professional references for recent work).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Patience and sensitivity in dealing with young children.
• Cache L2/L3 or direct nursery experience preferred.
• Good understanding of EYFS.

If this role sounds like a fit for you, apply today. For more information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at