Level 3 Nursery Assistant

ABOUT THE NURSERY

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant for a welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in Clapham, South West London.

This friendly and welcoming nursery in Clapham, South West London provides high-quality early years education in a safe and nurturing environment. The successful Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant will join a supportive team, helping to deliver engaging activities and promote children's learning and development.

The position is open to experienced Level 3 (or above) Early Years professionals and offers a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Clapham, South West London
• Position - Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities, observations, and daily care routines
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Rate of pay - GBP125 - GBP130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Hours - Monday to Friday, shifts between 09:00am to 17:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 3 Early Years Educator, Childcare Qualification, or above (essential)
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or in a similar childcare setting
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional childcare-related references covering at least the last two years

OTHER

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and early years training
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent nursery-based positions across London
• Access to a wide network of childcare and early years settings throughout the region

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