Nursery Assistant

Step into a warm and energetic role as a dedicated nursery assistant supporting young children in a nurturing Nuneaton nursery. From day one, you’ll bring confidence, structure and enthusiasm to a setting where children thrive through play, routine and positive interaction. As a result, you’ll build strong relationships and support early development in a meaningful, hands‑on way.

Throughout each day, you’ll move confidently between activities that build communication, social skills and independence. In addition, you’ll help maintain structure during transitions, group time and play‑based learning. At the same time, you’ll work closely with the nursery team to deliver age‑appropriate activities that spark curiosity and encourage exploration. Furthermore, you’ll contribute to a calm, predictable environment that helps children feel secure and ready to learn. Ultimately, your full‑time presence will make a direct and lasting impact on every child’s early development.

Key Responsibilities of a Nursery Assistant 

• Supporting early years learning through play‑based and structured activities
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and early independence
• Helping maintain routines, transitions and calm learning spaces
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and safety
• Working closely with nursery practitioners and room leaders
• Creating warm, positive interactions that build trust and confidence
• Contributing to a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Previous nursery or early years experience
• Preferred: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• A warm, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting children aged 0–5
• Full‑time availability, Monday–Friday
• Readiness to start immediately as a nursery assistant

Why Join Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive pay, ongoing support and access to local opportunities that genuinely match your strengths. We work closely with nurseries across Nuneaton to place every nursery assistant where they can make the biggest difference.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@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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