Nursery Assistant

University of Birmingham GB Posted apr 13, 2026

Full Time
Onsite
Junior

Job description

As a Nursery Assistant, the work centres on coordinating , maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child-friendly environment. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Experience in working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management. This role as a Nursery Assistant is working up to 35 hours per week for a private early years day nursery based in leafy Edgbaston, next to the University of Birmingham campus offe.

What you would be doing

Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child-friendly environment. Provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational, and practical interaction, nurturing, and guidance. Make sure the children are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.

The working style that fits

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What you need

  • Hold a full and relevant childcare and education qualification to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of developments in early years of education and willingness to undertake training.
  • Knowledge of legislation, regulations, inspection criteria, and curriculum relevant to Early Years.

Practical information

  • 40 days paid holiday a year (depending on working hours).
  • Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Requirements mentioned

  • DBS check

Job details

  • Benefits mentioned: Holiday allowance, Training
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