Nursery Assistant – Children’s Centre – Harrow

Chalk Education
Published
May 19, 2025
Location
Harrow, United Kingdom
Category
Nursery  
Job Type
Work Hours
8.30 am- 4.30 pm

Description

Full-time | Long-term | Starts September 2025 | Up to £120 per day | 8.30 am – 4.30 pm

The Opportunity

A warm, inclusive children’s centre in Harrow is expanding its Early Years team and is seeking a committed Nursery Assistant to start in September 2025. This is a long-term, full-time post—perfect for someone who wants stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a daily impact on children aged 0-5.

What You’ll Do

  • Create a safe, stimulating environment that nurtures curiosity, play, and early learning.
  • Support key-workers with planning, observations, and accurate record-keeping.
  • Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Assist with personal care routines, mealtimes, and outdoor play.
  • Maintain open, positive relationships with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary staff.
  • Uphold safeguarding and health-and-safety standards at all times.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Previous work or placement in a nursery, children’s centre, or similar EYFS setting.
  • Qualifications: Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
  • Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and up-to-date Safeguarding training.
  • Soft skills: Warmth, resilience, clear communication, and a genuine passion for early childhood development.
  • Availability: Able to commit Monday–Friday, 8.30 am–4.30 pm, for the full academic year (and potentially beyond).

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive daily rate up to £120 (paid weekly).
  • Consistent hours—no shifts, no evenings, no weekends.
  • A welcoming team with on-site mentors and regular CPD opportunities.
  • Modern facilities, generous outdoor space, and a leadership team that values fresh ideas.
  • The chance to shape children’s earliest experiences in a diverse North-West London community.

Deadline: Applications close once the right candidate is secured. Don’t delay—take the next step in your Early Years career today.

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Additional requirements:

  • References confirming suitability for role
  • Commitment to Safeguarding
  • Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

  • Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
  • Continual professional development through online training
  • Competitive pay rates related to your experience
  • Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
  • Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

 

For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.

 

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