Nursery Assistant - Level 2 - Full Time or Part Time
About This Role
We are excited to welcome a Full or Part-Time Nursery Assistant to join our outstanding Nursery team from April 2026.
Our Nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children and is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm. The Nursery Manager works closely with our Assistants to ensure full cover across the week. Your weekly hours will be scheduled in advance to meet the needs of the Nursery and will include a mix of early starts (7.30am) and later finishes (6.00pm).
We are welcome to consider applicants looking to work a minimum of two days per week through to full time throughout the year.
Pay: £104.48 per day
Annual leave: Five weeks, plus Public Holidays
Our dedicated Nursery team is committed to supporting every child as an individual — helping them build confidence, develop social skills, and enjoy meaningful learning experiences that form a strong foundation for their transition into school life.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine love for working with and caring for young children
Is confident with ICT
Is proactive and able to use their initiative
Can work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
Will help maintain our high standards and contribute to a warm, happy, and secure learning environment
We welcome applications from qualified Nursery Practitioners with NVQ Level 2, CACHE, or equivalent. Experience and knowledge of the EYFS is essential, and previous experience working in a school environment is desirable.
As a valued Nursery Assistant, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager, Pre‑School Lead, and wider team to deliver flexible, high‑quality education and care that supports the needs of our children and their families throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
To work with the team to deliver a flexible, high quality education and care to meet the needs of the children and their families;
To plan and carry out observations on children as needed;
To understand the role of children’s play in their physical, intellectual and emotional development;
To be familiar with the aims and standards for learning in use at the Nursery - the Early Years Foundation Stage;
To promote positive images for all children in the pre-school’s care by introducing appropriate activities to encourage equal development for both sexes, fostered through language, play and other activities;
To provide input to Nursery planning. To plan, carry out and evaluate activities for all children including differentiating where necessary to promote inclusion;
To keep developmental records of key group children including updating Learning Journeys, regular evaluations of children’s development and contribute to a Transition Report when appropriate;
To attend to the needs of the children including personal care at Nursery whilst they are in our care ensuring that they are safe, happy and stimulated to enable them to enjoy their time at Nursery;
To be fully involved in the children’s play, nurturing the children’s own creative potential through the activities offered and encouraging their full development;
Hold a current paediatric first aid certificate and food hygiene certificate and be responsible for their updating;
To report any safeguarding concerns over children and liaise with the appropriate external agencies, preserving confidentiality as necessary;
Comply with the School’s policies and procedures for child protection, countering bullying and positive handling, and be aware of the appropriate response needed in these areas;
To demonstrate a commitment to parental participation, recognising the individual needs of the parent and offering support to the parents where appropriate;
To ensure the safety and security of children in the Nursery. To have a knowledge of health and safety procedures and to be prepared to carry them out;
Carry out ongoing cleaning of the Nursery equipment to ensure the Nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parent/carers and visitors;
To provide an environment that adheres to the Vision, Mission and Ethos of the School.
Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer.
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