Nursery Assistant
Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire,
Contract: Flexible
Working Hours: 8:30am- 13:30pm Ideally 8:30am–5:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
A warm, caring, and welcoming nursery in the Wantage area is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their supportive, team-focused setting on a flexible basis.
This lovely nursery provides a positive, nurturing environment where children are always the priority and staff work closely together as a team. The setting is known for its welcoming atmosphere and supportive leadership.
About the Role
As a Nursery Assistant, you will support the team in creating a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play. You’ll be involved in daily routines and activities, working alongside experienced and caring colleagues who are always happy to help.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure children are safe, happy, and well cared for at all times
- Support learning through play, stories, songs, and creative activities
- Assist with daily routines including meals, nappies, toileting, and rest times
- Set up and tidy away activities throughout the day
- Keep play areas clean, organised, and welcoming
- Encourage positive behaviour and kind social interactions
- Build warm, positive relationships with children and families
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies
- Work closely as part of a friendly and supportive team
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Kind, caring, and passionate about working with young children
- Friendly, patient, and reliable
- A positive team player
- Available to work part-time/full-time (8:30am- 13:30pm, ideally 8:30am–5:30pm)
- Flexible and happy to support across the nursery
- Previous nursery or childcare experience is beneficial but not essential
Benefits of Joining Long-Term Teachers
- A specialist agency focused on long-term and permanent roles
- Exclusive access to nursery roles not advertised elsewhere
- £150 refer-a-friend bonus after 10 days worked
- Choice of PAYE or Umbrella PAYE
- Access to a guaranteed pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Interview preparation and expert career advice
- Dedicated support throughout the onboarding process
- Free professional development and training opportunities
Ref: INDTA
Work Location: In person
Pay: £141.50-£155.00 per day
Work Location: In person
