Nursery Assistant

Inspire Curiosity. Nurture Potential. Make a Difference Every Day. Helston Day Nursery , part of Helston Community College, are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team from November 2026. At our well-established nursery, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. We provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Our passionate and experienced team works closely with families to create meaningful early learning experiences that help children thrive. If you are passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow, and flourish, we would love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Nursery Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children’s learning and development by: Providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0 – 5 years. Planning and delivering engaging, creative, and age-appropriate activities. Supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Contributing to the ongoing development and success of our nursery provision. What We’re Looking for: We are looking for someone who: Holds a recognised Early Years and Childcare qualification [Level 2 or above, or equivalent]. Has experience working within an early years setting. Understands the importance of play-based learning and child-centred practice. Is creative, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about working with young children. Has excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience working with babies would be an advantage, but is not essential. Why Join our Team? We know that great practitioners make a real difference, which is why we invest in and support our staff. We offer: A welcoming, friendly, and supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A setting that values creativity, individuality, and child-led learning. The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives every day. The chance to work in a nursery where your ideas, skills, and contributions are genuinely valued. Join Us If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and where you can help shape young children’s futures, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that is passionate about giving every child the best possible start in life. 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. More on our benefits can be found here . How to Apply and Further Info: To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application. The closing date and time for receiving applications is 30th September 2026 11.59pm. If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying or to arrange a visit please contact the Nursery Manager – Caroline Spencer on nursery@helston.tpacademytrust.org or Tel: 01326 575010 Interviews to be held during the week commencing either 5 th or 12 th October 2026 [date to be confirmed] If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org. TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.