Qualified Nursery Assistant - Croydon

Qualified Nursery Assistant

ABOUT THE NURSERY
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Qualified Nursery Assistant for a welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in Croydon, South London.

This well-established nursery provides a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn, develop, and thrive.

The successful Qualified Nursery Assistant will join a friendly and supportive team, working closely with children, parents, and colleagues to support children's development and wellbeing.

The position is open to experienced Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistants. Depending on performance, the nursery may look to offer a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Croydon, South London
Position - 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 8:00am - 4:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification (or equivalent)
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
If you would like to be considered for this Qualified Nursery Assistant role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
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