Salary: £440 - 550 per week
Reference: AXC NA
Nursery Assistant
Ashford
£88 - £120 per day
September 2025 - ongoing
Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant and nurturing early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified childcare professional looking to make a positive impact in a supportive nursery setting.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: A FULL AND RELEVANT LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION IN CHILDCARE (E.G. CACHE, NVQ, BTEC).

Experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
A genuine passion for early years education.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A current DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one through us).
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900.

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As a Level 3 Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Assist with observations, assessments, and reporting on child development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and ensure the wellbeing of all children.