Nursery Assistant Wanted in Brentwood!
Based in and around Brentwood
Start ASAP
Full-time or part-time options available
Love working with little learners who still think dinosaurs might be hiding behind the toy box? You’re in the right place. We’re looking for brilliant, Qualified Nursery Assistants to bring smiles, stories, and structure to nurseries across Brentwood and the surrounding areas.
What You’ll Be Up To:
Supporting Tiny Humans
Helping children aged 3 months to 5 years learn, laugh, and grow with confidence.
Making Mornings Magical
Creating playful, creative activities that spark imagination and support development.
Connecting With Care
Building strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and staff, because early years are all about feeling safe and supported.
Celebrating Every Child
Championing inclusivity and ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
Providing That Extra Bit of TLC
From emotional support to social skills, you’ll be the calming, caring presence in the room.
Why Work With These Nurseries?
Friendly Teams
Join welcoming teams who know their stuff and genuinely care.
Diverse Settings
No cookie-cutter classrooms here—just vibrant, multicultural spaces where everyone belongs.
Focus on the Whole Child
You’ll be part of an environment that supports every child’s potential from the very start.
Proper Collaboration
No lone wolves—expect support, shared ideas, and a team that’s got your back.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified (Level 2 or above)
You’ve got your Early Years qualification and the know-how to use it.
Steady Under Pressure
You’re calm, resilient, and ready to tackle the unexpected with a smile.
Child-Centred Mindset
You believe every child deserves a champion and adapt to what each one needs.
Great Communicator
With children, parents, and colleagues—clear, warm, and confident.
What You Get with Protocol Education:
Pay That Reflects Your Work
Competitive rates, paid weekly and without umbrella faff.
Free Training
Access our CPD Academy—Thrive training, Team Teach, and loads more.
Support That’s Actually Supportive
You’ll have your own consultant (yep, a real person!) to help with everything.
£50 Referral Bonus
Know someone fab? Refer them and we’ll say thanks with a bonus.
If you’re ready to make a big difference in small people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s get you into a role that feels like the perfect fit.
Go on, your next adventure in early years starts here.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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