NHS
Nursery Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: M0042-26-0046?language=en&page=1085&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Requirements
- A background in early childhood education or relevant experience working with children is preferred.
- National Diploma Level 2/3 in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent experience)
- Strong communication skills in English to interact effectively with children and colleagues.
- Ability to manage groups of children while promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities to support the nursery team effectively.
- A genuine love for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations within the nursery environment.
- A valid driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
- Requirements
- A background in early childhood education or relevant experience working with children is preferred.
- National Diploma Level 2/3 in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent experience)
- Strong communication skills in English to interact effectively with children and colleagues.
- Ability to manage groups of children while promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities to support the nursery team effectively.
- A genuine love for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations within the nursery environment.
- A valid driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.
Main duties of the job
Duties
To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.
To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.
To assist in the organisation of work as required.
Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.
To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£12.51 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-26-0046
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.
Duties
To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.
To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.
To assist in the organisation of work as required.
Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.
To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.
Duties
To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.
To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.
To assist in the organisation of work as required.
Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.
To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
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Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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