Nursery Assistant

At Engage Education, we’ve spent over a decade ensuring our support staff feel valued, supported, and matched with the right educational settings. We’ve built strong relationships with primary and early years nurseries across Southwark, and we are currently looking for experienced and qualified Nursery Nurses to join our team for roles starting after Easter 2025.

These positions offer the opportunity for long-term work, with the potential to extend into the 2025/2026 academic year.

About the role: We are seeking CACHE Level 3 Nursery Nurses to work in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings across Southwark. You will play a key role in supporting young children’s development through play-based learning and structured activities, working closely with class teachers and early years teams.

You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment, helping to give children the best possible start to their education within a supportive, community-focused nursery setting.

What do I need?

• CACHE Level 3 qualification (essential)

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting

• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework

• A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and child development

Why choose Engage? We are Engage Education, one of the most trusted education recruitment agencies, with professional development and long-term support at the core of everything we do.

• Competitive pay, aligned with your experience and qualifications

• Free CPD and EYFS-specific training

• A dedicated consultant to support your journey

• £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend

• Access to wellbeing resources, travel discounts, and retail offers

I’m interested - how do I apply? Great! If you’re a qualified Nursery Nurse with a CACHE Level 3 qualification and you’re ready for your next role, apply below or contact us directly to speak to a member of our team.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and the right to work in the UK.

If you don’t hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV on file and contact you about future suitable opportunities. You’re also welcome to apply for our other live vacancies.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must have or be willing to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full support will be provided throughout the process.

By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your information securely in accordance with GDPR.

We look forward to working with you!