We're looking for friendly and reliable Nursery Assistants to support nurseries across Somerset, particularly in Taunton and Frome. This is a great opportunity for people who genuinely enjoy working with young children and are happy to get involved wherever needed. Regular work is available, with the potential for longer term or permanent opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Supporting children during play, learning, and daily routines.
- Helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment.
- Assisting with snack and mealtimes, as well as general tidying.
What we are looking for
- Enjoys spending time with young children and babies.
- Is caring, patient, and proactive.
- Is happy to help out across the setting as needed.
- No formal qualifications are required - what matters most is a positive attitude and a genuine interest in early years care.
- Driving licence and access to a car is preferred but not essential.
Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
- Able to provide two recent references from the last two years.
- Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
- If you do not have a Non Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70, which will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
What Five Education can offer you
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
- Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
- Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.
Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note the pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under represented at this level.
