Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant
Chartham, Kent
40 hours per week | All year round | Start ASAP

Academics in Canterbury are looking for a Level 2 qualified Nursery Assistant to join a nurturing, child-centred kindergarten in Chartham, Kent. We are seeking an energetic, caring, and thoughtful practitioner to join the team as soon as possible.

This role is ideal for someone who believes in gentle parenting approaches, respects children as capable individuals, and enjoys thinking differently about early years education.

About the role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will:

Support the daily running of the room, helping to create a calm, engaging, and inclusive environment
Assist with planning and delivering meaningful, child-led activities in line with the EYFS
Support children's emotional wellbeing using gentle, respectful behaviour approaches
Work collaboratively with the Room Leader and wider team
Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Contribute to observations and assessments
Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are always followed

About you

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant who:

Holds a Level 2 Early Years qualification (essential)
Is available to start ASAP
Brings energy, warmth, and creativity to their practice
Has an understanding of gentle parenting / respectful care
Is reflective, open-minded, and child-focused
Communicates confidently with both adults and children
Enjoys working as part of a supportive team

What we offer

40 hours per week, all year round
A supportive, values-led setting
A welcoming and passionate team
Ongoing professional development
Competitive pay, dependent on experience

If you are a Nursery Assistant and believe early years education should be kind, respectful, and joyful, we would love to hear from you