nursery assistant

Could you turn playtime into learning time?

Join us in supporting young children to grow, explore, and thrive in nursery settings.

If that sounds like you, apply today!

Randstad is looking for nurturing and dedicated nursery assistants to support early years settings across Scotland. You'll play a key role in helping children feel safe, engaged, and ready to explore the world around them-supporting their emotional, social, and developmental needs in a caring environment.

Earn up to £14.50 per hour PAYE!

Choose part-time or full-time hours, book your shifts through our easy-to-use app, and get support from your own dedicated consultant. Work in one setting or experience a variety!

What can Randstad offer you as a nursery assistant?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible schedule that works around you
• Consistent work opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to accredited training and online courses
• Assistance with SSSC registration
• Employee discount app
• Unlimited friend referral bonuses
• Immediate start available

As a nursery assistant, you'll be:

• Supporting children individually or in small groups
• Assisting with play-based learning and care routines
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Creating a warm, safe, and stimulating environment
• Communicating effectively with early years staff and parents
• Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures
• Bringing energy, kindness, and patience to every day

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working with young children in education or care
• Flexible and adaptable to different nursery settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• PVG registration (or willingness to apply)
• SVQ Level 3 in Childhood Practice, Social Services (Children and Young People), or equivalent (or working towards it)
• A full driving licence is desirable but not essential

If you're ready to inspire little minds, apply today!

You may receive a call from our friendly team for an informal chat to move your application forward. Prefer to talk first? Call us on 0131 240 0887 for a confidential conversation.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

able to build relationships,baby room experience,be a role model,communication,empathy,engaging,motivated,nursery assistant experience