Job Description

About The Role:

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and creative Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity?

Helston Day Nursery, part of Helston Community College, are looking for a passionate Nursery Assistant to join our warm, supportive, and dedicated team from September 2025.

At our well-established nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Our experienced team works closely with families to ensure every child enjoys a rich, varied, and meaningful early years' experience.

What You'll Do:

Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0 - 5; Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities; Support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development; Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support each child's unique journey; Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment
We would love to hear from you if you:

Hold a recognised Early Years and Childcare qualification [or equivalent] / Level 2 or above

Are creative, motivated, and genuinely passionate about working with children;

Have experience in early years settings and understand the importance of play-based learning;

Are a great communicator and team player;

Have an interest in Special Educational Needs [SEN] - this is a bonus, not a requirement!

Why Join Us?

A supportive and friendly team environment;

Opportunities for professional development and career progression;

A setting that values creativity, individuality and child-led learning;

A chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,344.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025