Nursery Assistant Job Chelmsford Essex

Job start date: ongoing | Pay: £95 - £100 Per DAY  | School type: Primary School

New vacancy! Nursery Assistant – Chelmsford

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Chelmsford that is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join their Early Years team. This friendly and inclusive school takes pride in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. The nursery class forms an integral part of the school community and provides a rich, play-based curriculum that supports every child’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development. As a Nursery Assistant, you will work closely with the Nursery Teacher and wider Early Years team to support children aged 3-4 years throughout their school day. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the delivery of fun and engaging learning activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, supporting children’s personal development and wellbeing, encouraging positive social interactions, preparing learning resources and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. You will observe children’s progress, contribute to assessments where required, and provide both individual and small group support. There may also be opportunities to support children with additional learning needs, helping them access learning and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will join a committed and supportive staff team that values creativity, enthusiasm, and a child-centred approach to education. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Nursery Assistant looking for a new challenge or an aspiring education professional seeking valuable school-based experience within an Early Years setting.

• Contract duration: Ongoing
• Contract type: PART_TIME – Hours: 8:30-3:30
• Age groups:

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should be committed  and confident working with pupils in a Primary School setting.

We are looking for a candidate who can build positive relationships, adapt to different classroom environments, and support pupils with a range of learning needs.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, childcare, or primary school setting and possess a sound understanding of child development within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including speech and language needs, autism, or social and emotional needs, would be advantageous. Applicants must hold a minimum of Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English and Maths and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A positive, patient, and caring attitude is essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents. Due to the location of the school and working hours, access to reliable transport is desirable. Candidates should be available to work Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only, for the duration of the booking. If you are passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their education and want to make a genuine difference in a supportive primary school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with 4myschools and take the next step in your education career.

Your benefits working with 4myschools

4myschools is an approved supplier on the Value Match Framework and the GCA Supply Framework. This is a great reason to register with 4myschools as it creates lots of opportunities for our supply staff, many schools are required to move away from agencies not on these frameworks.

We hold the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Gold Standard for Education Recruitment!

• Competitive rates & weekly pay for temp roles.
• Quick & easy application.
• No umbrella company, we pay you fairly & responsibly.
• We never hold back your holiday pay!
• Our experienced consultants listen to your needs.
• Access to CPD & training opportunities.

What you need to start

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – we can help you apply. 
Right to work in the UK. 
Relevant experience or qualifications in education or childcare (desirable). 
Dedication to safeguarding children. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Apply for this Nursery Assistant role in Chelmsford using the application form below! Or email us at info@4myschools.org