Nursery Assistant Jobs

A nursery assistant plays an important role in assisting in the care of young children. They plan and organise both fun and educational activities and take care of children’s personal needs. Nurseries, which may be run by schools, community groups or local authorities, usually open from 8am to 6pm or from 7am to 7pm. Nursery assistants, therefore, need to be punctual, reliable workers who are good at early starts
Non-qualified assistants would need to be supervised during their work with children. It is possible to train on the job, working towards an NVQ Level 2 in early years care or an equivalent qualification. Those who have attained Level 3 are permitted to work unsupervised.
However, employers usually require their workers to be qualified from the start, and a minimum of six weeks’ experience in working with children up to five years of age is nearly always asked for. Candidates for the position are also required to have a valid CRB. Salaries average out at £13,125 but can be as low as £11,200. With experience and higher qualifications, it is possible to earn up to £17,000.