Nursery Assistant - Chester, Cheshire
2 days ago
Chester
Location: Chester, Cheshire Salary: £95 - £100 per day Contract Type: Full time and Part time positions Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Assistant to join a warm and welcoming early years setting in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s development in a nurturing and stimulating environment. You will play a key role in helping to create a safe, engaging, and fun atmosphere where children can learn, explore, and thrive. Key Responsibilities • Support the daily care and supervision of children aged [insert age range, e.g. 0–5 years], • Assist with planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities, • Help create a safe, clean, and stimulating nursery environment, • Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs, • Work closely with the nursery team to ensure high standards of care, • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all timesThe Ideal Candidate Will Have, • Experience working with young children (nursery, childcare, or early years setting), • A caring, patient, and nurturing approach, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • A genuine passion for early childhood development, • Basic literacy and numeracy skills, • A commitment to safeguarding and child welfareDesirable Qualifications, • Relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years), • Knowledge of the EYFS frameworkWhat We Offer, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunities for training and development, • A rewarding role supporting early learning and development, • Flexible working options (where applicable)How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role. Safeguarding Statement: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.