Nurse Practitioner / Nursery Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Supporting key children with their learning and development
- Setting up safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environments
- Assisting with observations and learning journals
- Building strong relationships with children, parents and carers
- Promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of all children
What they're looking for
- Experience working with children aged 0 5 (paid or voluntary)
- A nurturing, patient and positive approach
- An understanding of the EYFS framework
- DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Nice to have
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years Education (desirable but not essential)
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Full description from employer
Nursery Assistant / Nursery Practitioner (Full Time Immediate Start) - Crewe
Location: Cheshire East - Crewe
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short Term, Long Term & Temp-to-Perm opportunities
Salary: £90 £95 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Employer: Astro Education
About the Role
Are you passionate about early years education and giving children the very best start in life?
Astro Education is proud to be working in partnership with a number of warm, welcoming nurseries and early years settings across Crewe, who are looking for caring, creative and reliable Nursery Assistants and Nursery Practitioners to join their teams immediately.
You ll be supporting children aged 0 5 in a play-based environment, helping to plan and deliver engaging activities that support the EYFS curriculum and encourage learning through exploration.
Your role may include:
- Supporting key children with their learning and development
- Setting up safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environments
- Assisting with observations and learning journals
- Building strong relationships with children, parents and carers
- Promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of all children
Whether you re a qualified Nursery Practitioner, a Level 2/3 Childcare professional, or have experience in early years and are looking to grow your career, we d love to hear from you.
What We re Looking For
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years Education (desirable but not essential)
- Experience working with children aged 0 5 (paid or voluntary)
- A nurturing, patient and positive approach
- An understanding of the EYFS framework
- DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
About Astro Education
At Astro Education, we re transforming how schools and early years settings connect with talented professionals.
Founded and led by experienced school leaders, we believe in ethical recruitment, transparency, and long-term support.
When you join Astro, you re not just taking an assignment, you re joining a community that values and supports you. We offer:
Regular check-ins and feedback from our team
Free professional development and mentoring
Long-term partnerships with trusted nurseries and schools
Why Apply Through Astro?
You ll be fully supported by Darren Locke, our Recruitment & Educational Development Lead, who brings over 30 years of leadership experience in education. Darren and the team will ensure you re confident, happy, and thriving in your role.
Interested? Let s talk!
Apply today or contact Darren Locke directly for an informal chat:
Astro Education - Recruiting and retaining great educators across Cheshire, Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent.
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