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Nursery assistant

  • Location:

    Croydon

  • Sector:

    Primary Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £13.69 - £17 per hour

  • Contact:

    Carl Cooper

  • Contact email:

    carl@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CCC-LENursTA-345rt_1766048883

  • Published:

    about 9 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-17

  • Start date:

    07/01/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Nursery Assistant - Full Time
Start Date: January
Location: Croydon
Setting: Nursery (Baby Room, Toddlers & Preschool)
Contract: Long-term with view to permanent
Working Hours: Various shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm

A well-established nursery in Croydon is seeking a full-time Nursery Assistant to join their team from January. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, supporting children across the baby room, toddlers, and preschool.

The nursery is looking for a reliable and nurturing practitioner who can contribute to a safe, stimulating, and caring environment and support children at each stage of their early development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support children's learning and development across baby, toddler, and preschool rooms

  • Assist with daily routines, including personal care and mealtimes

  • Help create a safe, engaging, and well-organised learning environment

  • Support age-appropriate, play-based activities

  • Work collaboratively with room leaders and the wider nursery team

  • Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting

  • Confidence supporting children across different age groups

  • A caring, patient, and proactive approach

  • Ability to commit to a long-term role with the intention of becoming permanent

  • Good understanding of safeguarding within early years settings

This role would suit a Nursery Assistant seeking stability, progression, and the opportunity to become a permanent member of a supportive nursery team.

To apply or for further information, please get in touch.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the 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.

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 London.

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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%