Level 3 Nursery Assistant's urgently required for the NEW Academic Year
Job description
Level 3 Nursery Assistant's urgently required
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Flexible/ / Ad Hoc
Salary: £90 – £140 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Are you passionate about early years education? Do you thrive in a nurturing environment where children’s development is at the heart of everything you do?
Teaching Personnel is currently seeking Level 3 Nursery Assistant's to join our welcoming and supportive early years setting in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional who is committed to helping children aged 0–5 grow, learn, and thrive in a safe, engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the planning and delivery of creative, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
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Provide high-quality care and individual support to children across all areas of development
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Build trusting relationships with children, parents, and staff
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Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress and development
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Maintain a clean, safe, and inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For
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A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
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Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
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A warm, positive, and patient approach
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Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding best practices
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (we can assist)
What We Offer
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A caring, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
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Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
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Clear career progression pathways
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A chance to be part of a team that values your dedication and creativity
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Competitive daily pay, paid weekly through our in-house payroll team
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a lasting difference in early years education, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to: caitlin.johnson@teachingpersonnel.com
For more information, contact: 01223 463146
Teaching Personnel is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. All applicants will be subject to full vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check.
Join us and help shape the future—one child at a time.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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