Nursery Assistants

Zest Education is delighted to be working with several private nurseries in the Selly Oak area, and we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join their teams from January 2026. If you’re passionate about early years childcare and want to make a real difference in children’s lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll be supporting children in their early years development, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. You’ll work across a few different private nurseries, giving you variety and the chance to broaden your experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with play, learning, and development activities.
• Assisting with daily routines such as mealtimes, naps, and outdoor play.
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Working closely with nursery staff to deliver high-quality childcare.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent) – preferred.
• Paediatric First Aid (PFA) training – desirable.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

Why Join Zest Education?

• Competitive pay at £14 per hour.
• Flexible opportunities across multiple private nurseries in Selly Oak.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s early years.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Caitlin Prentice at caitlin@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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