Nursery Assistant

Your New CompanyLove working with young children? Looking for flexible work this September? ??Hays Education are a GCA Lot 1 Approved supplier who works with a variety of friendly and supportive nurseries across Stafford and the surrounding Staffordshire area that are looking for both qualified and unqualified Nursery Assistants to support them from September 2026.Whether you're looking for a couple of days a week, full-time hours, or something in between, we have opportunities to suit you. With flexibility at the heart of these roles, even if your availability changes from week to week, we'll work with you to find assignments that fit around your schedule.Your New RoleAs a Nursery Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting children's early learning, development and wellbeing in a safe and nurturing environment.Working across a range of nurseries and schools in Stafford and Staffordshire, you could be:Supporting children through play-based learning and daily activitiesEncouraging children's social, emotional and educational developmentHelping to create a fun, positive and stimulating environmentAssisting with routines, activities and general nursery supportBuilding positive relationships with children, staff and parentsWe can offer day-to-day supply work, short-term assignments and long-term placements, with some opportunities leading to permanent employment.What You'll Need to SucceedBe willing to complete our standard compliance and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS checkBe available to work a variety of shift patterns between 7:30am and 6:00pm, with shifts ranging from 4 to 10 hoursHave recent and relevant childcare experience and be able to provide referencesHave a flexible, positive and reliable approach to workEnjoy working with children and supporting their developmentIdeally hold a childcare qualification, although this is not essentialWhat You'll Get in ReturnFlexible work to fit around your lifestyle and commitmentsFull-time and part-time opportunities availableA dedicated local consultant who is always on hand to support youOpportunities across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and SEN settingsWeekly PAYE pay with holiday pay accruedFree safeguarding and compliance trainingAccess to a wide range of online CPD and training coursesLong-term opportunities that could lead to permanent employmentEarn up to £250 in vouchers through our Refer-a-Friend schemeThe chance to work in welcoming nurseries where you can make a real difference every dayWhat You Need to Do NowIf you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and enjoy the flexibility of nursery work, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now with your up-to-date CV, and Esme will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss the opportunities available. ??If this role isn't quite right for you but you're looking for a new opportunity within education or childcare, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career options.Apply today and start making a difference in children's lives this September!Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.TPBN1_UKTJ