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Nursery Assistant

  • Location:

    Croydon

  • Sector:

    Primary Support

  • Job type:

    Permanent Contracts

  • Salary:

    £13.69 - £17 per hour

  • Contact:

    Carl Cooper

  • Contact email:

    carl@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CCC-L3N-EP28023_1770202079

  • Published:

    about 3 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-06

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Nursery Assistant (Level 3 Early Years) - Full Time
South Croydon (CR2) | ASAP & Future Starts Available

Reeson Education is working in partnership with a well-established nursery in South Croydon (CR2) that is seeking a full-time Nursery Assistant who holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, which is mandatory to meet DfE staffing ratios.

The successful candidate must be confident and flexible working across Babies, Toddlers and Pre-school, supporting children's learning, care and development in line with the EYFS framework.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years (essential - DfE ratio requirement)

  • Have experience working within a nursery or early years setting

  • Be comfortable supporting children across 0-5 age ranges

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

  • Support daily routines including learning activities, care, and wellbeing

  • Work effectively as part of a nursery team

  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

  • Have up-to-date safeguarding training or be willing to complete this

The nursery offers:

  • A supportive and well-structured early years environment

  • Consistent full-time hours

  • Opportunities for both immediate and future starts

  • A welcoming team and positive working culture

Why work with Reeson Education:

  • Competitive and transparent pay

  • Weekly pay

  • Full compliance and safeguarding checks managed by Reeson Education

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

This role is ideal for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Assistant seeking a full-time position in South Croydon, with flexibility for an ASAP or future start.

Apply today to be considered.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.